Earthquake with 5.7 magnitude shakes Istanbul

An earthquake with a magnitude of 5.7 shook Turkey’s largest city Istanbul on Thursday, the Kandilli Observatory and Earthquake Research Institute said.

The epicenter of the quake was about 70 kilometers west of Istanbul in the Marmara Sea, south of the town of Silivri.

The Kandilli Observatory and Earthquake Research Institute said the epicenter of the quake was about 70 km west of Istanbul in the Marmara Sea, south of the town of Silivri.

The tremor was at a depth of 12.6 km, Kandilli said.

The United States Geological Survey also said it had a 5.7 magnitude.

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The quake was also felt in neighbouring provinces.

According to a statement issued by the Istanbul Governorate, so far, no causalities or any damage were reported.

On Tuesday, a 4.6-magnitude earthquake also hit off Silivri.

Via Anadolu Agency/Reuters

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