Turkey: Earthquake shakes Istanbul, nearby cities; no damage reported
Istanbul earthquake: Residents panic after moderate earthquake rattles Turkish capital.
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An earthquake has shaken Turkey's capital Istanbul and nearby cities on Tuesday, according to real-time EMSC. The preliminary magnitude of the earthquake is 4.7. The organization received most of the felt reports from Istanbul and a few are also being received from nearby cities.
Dozens of people are taking to Twitter to share their experiences during the Istanbul earthquake.
#earthquake in Istanbul this morning. Anyone else felt it? The floor shook! https://t.co/7X50jQ3x0O
— χu̯aŋkaɾlos (@jcmartinezbelda) September 24, 2019
Recent earthquake here in Yeşilköy, Istanbul for a few seconds. I wonder how strong it is 'cause neighbors panicked.
— jpenaflor (@j_annpenaflor) September 24, 2019
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No damage or injuries have been reported after the earthquake.
M4.7 #earthquake (#deprem) strikes 71 km W of #İstanbul (#Turkey) 4 min ago. Read eyewitnesses' stories & share yours: https://t.co/9vDiBNegc0
— EMSC (@LastQuake) September 24, 2019
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Further details are awaited.
This is a Breaking News story and will be updated shortly.
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