Powerful Earthquake Shakes Istanbul, Sending People Into Streets

The powerful magnitude-6.2 earthquake in Istanbul sent residents pouring out of their homes as buildings swayed violently during the shake, with many sprinting to safety and 151 people sustaining injuries from balcony jumps. The city's proximity to major fault lines has made it a frequent target for quakes, including a devastating strike in 2023. Though no deaths were reported by late afternoon, the tremor prompted residents to seek shelter in parks as aftershocks continued throughout the day, with the strongest one measuring magnitude 5.9. Schools in Istanbul will remain closed for two days as authorities instruct people to stay indoors due to fears of further shaking.