Today, on April 23, a strong earthquake was recorded in Istanbul, Turkey's largest metropolis. According to information released by local media, the strength of the tectonic movements reached 6.2 on the Richter scale. The earthquake occurred at 12:49 local time.
Turkey's Türkiye Today news agency reports that the underground tremors were felt not only in various regions of Istanbul but also in the city of Bursa and surrounding districts. Due to the unexpected strong tremors, a brief panic arose among the population.
So far, the local government and the emergency management agency have not provided specific information about casualties and injuries. There is also no official information regarding the extent of damage to infrastructure.
Turkey's earthquake research centers emphasize that earthquakes may occur again in the near future. This situation urges the population to be cautious and strictly adhere to safety measures.
Uzbekistan's Consulate General in Istanbul has also currently issued a special appeal to citizens in the area, urging them to remain cautious and calm:
“We ask all our compatriots to follow the news provided through official information sources and to comply with the relevant safety measures,” says the official statement released by Uzbekistan's consulate in Istanbul.
Additional information regarding the situation in Turkey will be provided through official sources. Further updates on the situation will be announced.
