A powerful earthquake with a magnitude of 6.2 has struck Istanbul, Turkey, according to a report from news agency Reuters, citing the country's Disaster and Emergency Management Presidency (AFAD). The quake was part of a series of tremors that shook the region on Wednesday. The German Research Centre for Geosciences (GFZ) reported a slightly lower magnitude of 6.02, noting that the quake occurred at a shallow depth of 6.21 miles, amplifying its potential impact. The seismic activity began at 12:13 p.m. local time (10:13 BST) with a 3.9 magnitude tremor...

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A 6.2-magnitude earthquake hit Turkey on Wednesday, shaking Istanbul and prompting people to evacuate buildings. The earthquake was confirmed by Turkey's disaster agency, AFAD, and the country's minister of the interior said on social media Wednesday morning the agency had begun doing initial field scans to assess the damage. There were no immediate reports of damage, according to reporting from Reuters, but people evacuated buildings as the quake hit ands hook the city. Reuters, citing broadcaster TGRT, reported that one person had been injured as a result of jumping off...

A huge earthquake has struck a popular tourist destination for Brits as "terrified" locals were seen fleeing for safety. The magnitude 6.2 tremor has shaken Istanbul, Turkey’s emergency management agency confirmed. Buildings shook and tourists and locals alike were seen visibly distressed by the quake in alarming footage posted online. A news anchor could be seen looking frightened as the studio of CNN Turkey rocked live on air during the earthquake. One local said the "terrifying" quake has triggered a number of aftershocks, writing on X: "It was the strongest...

Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Turkey's Istanbul was rocked by several earthquakes on Wednesday, the largest of which registered at 6.2 on the Richter scale, the country's disaster agency said. At least six have been recorded. There were no immediate reports of serious damage or injuries. The U.S. Geological Survey recorded three earthquakes in the region, one at a strength of 6.2, one of 4.5, and another of 5.0. The epicenter of the largest was in the...

Terrified locals and tourists have reported buildings shaking after the 6.2 magnitude quake struck today - with four a number of surrounding regions also impacted. A giant 6.2 magnitude earthquake has hit a tourist-packed city in Turkey, causing buildings to shake. The quake struck near Istanbul, centred in the Sea of Marmara. According to Turkey's emergency management agency, the epicentre was just off the Silivri, a coastal area known for its seismic activity. There were no immediate reports of any damage or injuries. The earthquake had a magnitude of 6.2...

Spring can be a particularly gloomy time of the year in parts of the United States, but this year has been a sunny standout in many regions. Cloud cover has been below average in 38 states and Washington, D.C., with southern and central states ranking sunniest compared to average. Alabama, Florida, South Carolina and Arkansas are among the top four sunniest spots. Meanwhile, the cloudiest areas of the United States have been the Northeast and Great Lakes. The three most unusually cloudy states have been Maine, New Hampshire and Connecticut....

is doubling down after sparking outrage with his controversial comments on autism at his first official press conference as health secretary. Appearing on Jesse Watters Primetime Tuesday night, Kennedy, a longtime vaccine skeptic, appeared surprised at the “tsunami of anger” directed his way, suggesting that critics were upset simply because he wants to find the cause of autism. “There was a wave of anger against me because I announced that we’re going to find the cause of autism. This is something that President Trump told me on day one: I...

Istanbul rocked by 6.2 earthquake but no immediate reports of injuries So far three earthquakes, including one of a 6.2 magnitude, have been reported by authorities Istanebul has been shaken by several earthquakes including one with a preliminary magnitude of 6.2 Turkey's emergency management agency says. There were no immediate reports of any damage or injuries. According to the United States Geological Survey the earthquake had a magnitude of 6.2 and a shallow depth of 10 kilometers. Its epicenter was some 40 kilometers (25 miles) southwest of Istanbul in the...

Firefighters have made enough progress on a massive wildfire burning in Ocean County for officials to fully reopen both the Garden State Parkway and Route 9 on Wednesday morning. In addition, all evacuation orders in Lacey have been lifted and residents are allowed to return home. About 25,000 homes and businesses remain without power early Wednesday, Jersey Central Power & Light said. Smoky conditions still exist and people traveling through the area are advised to be careful. As of 10:45 p.m. Tuesday the fire in Lacey and Ocean townships had...