Earthquake triggers partial collapse of abandoned building in Istanbul

Record ID: 1970015

  • Title: Earthquake triggers partial collapse of abandoned building in Istanbul
  • Date: 23rd April 2025
  • Summary: Earthquake triggers partial collapse of abandoned building in Istanbul SHOTLIST: ISTANBUL, TÜRKİYE (APR. 23, 2025) (ANADOLU - ACCESS ALL) 1. VARIOUS EXTERIOR OF PARTIALLY COLLAPSED BUILDING WHILE EMERGENCY PERSONNEL ASSESSING SITUATION AND POLICE TAKING SECURITY MEASURES SCRIPT A powerful 6.2 magnitude earthquake caused a partial collapse in an abandoned building on Wednesday, Apr. 23, in Istanbul’s Fatih district, previously damaged by a fire. Following reports of the incident, police, fire brigade, and Fatih Municipality Search and Rescue teams were sent to the scene. Police secured the area by cordoning off the street entrance with tape. Search and rescue teams confirmed no one was inside the building. Additional crews were deployed to demolish the partially collapsed structure. A powerful 6.2 magnitude earthquake struck Türkiye on Wednesday, with the epicenter in Istanbul's Silivri district, the country’s Disaster and Emergency Management Authority (AFAD) said. The quake hit at 12.49 p.m. local time (0949 GMT) and was felt strongly across Istanbul and neighboring provinces, prompting residents to flee buildings in fear. Another earthquake of magnitude 4.9 hit at 13.02 p.m. (10:02 GMT), with the epicenter off the coast of Buyukcekmece in the Sea of ​​Marmara. AFAD said all relevant institutions and response teams have been mobilized and field scans are underway to assess potential damage and ensure public safety. The agency emphasized that teams are actively monitoring the situation and coordinating response efforts. There were no immediate reports of casualties or significant damage. In a statement, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said authorities are closely monitoring the developments.
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