Istanbul was struck by a 6.2 magnitude earthquake on Wednesday, with at least 151 injuries reported. Most injuries resulted from people attempting to escape buildings. The quakeâs epicenter was located 40 kilometers southwest in the Sea of Marmara, at a shallow depth of 10 kilometers. Occurring during the public holiday, panic ensued as residents rushed outside. Eyewitness reports describe a scene of 'shock and panic', recalling Turkey's previous earthquake traumas and the country's ongoing vulnerability to seismic activity.
The office of Istanbul's governor reported that most injuries came from people attempting to jump from buildings, though those injured were not in life-threatening condition.
DW correspondent Julia Hahn described the scene, noting the 'shock and panic' as residents left buildings to gather outside, reflecting the nationâs collective traumatic experiences with past earthquakes.
The earthquake struck during the National Sovereignty and Children's Day public holiday, which contributed to the number of people present outdoors at the time, heightening the panic.
President Recep Tayyip ErdoÄan expressed relief that there appeared to be no major problems arising from the quake, offering reassurance amidst the widespread alarm.
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