SRINAGAR : A moderate earthquake measuring magnitude 5 struck Istanbul and parts of northwestern Turkiye on Thursday afternoon, prompting panic and the evacuation of schools, though no casualties or significant damage were immediately reported, authorities said, as reported by Reuters . Follow Us On G -N e w s | Whatsapp

The tremor occurred at 2:55 p.m. local time (1155 GMT), with its epicentre located in the Sea of Marmara, off Tekirdag province, according to the Disaster and Emergency Management Authority (AFAD). The quake was recorded at a depth of 6.71 kilometres.

Residents across Istanbul rushed outdoors as buildings shook, while students were evacuated from classrooms in several districts. Emergency services said precautionary inspections were being carrie

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