A powerful earthquake shook Istanbul on Wednesday, sending residents of Turkey’s most populous city pouring into the streets as buildings swayed and onlookers screamed.

A strong, 6.2-magnitude earthquake struck in the Sea of Marmara on Wednesday, according to the United States Geological Survey. The temblor happened at 12:49 p.m. Eastern European time about 25 ...

Map Shows Earthquakes Near Istanbul What People Are Saying Turkish politician Ali Yerlikayawrote on X: "An earthquake of magnitude 6.2 occurred in Silivri, Marmara Sea, Istanbul.

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ISTANBUL (AP) — An earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 6.2 shook Istanbul and other areas of Turkey on Wednesday, prompting widespread panic and scores of injuries in the city of 16 ...

With direct flights to 309 destinations, Istanbul's main airport is the world's "most connected," according to a new ranking which puts Frankfurt second on 295 and Paris-Charles de Gaulle third ...