Earthquakes with a magnitude greater than 7 have hit Istanbul in 1509, 1766 and 1894, causing thousands of deaths and large-scale destruction.

Powerful Earthquake Shakes Istanbul, Sending People Into Streets No deaths were reported after the magnitude-6.2 tremor, which rattled nerves in the wake of Turkey’s disastrous 2023 quake ...

A 6.2-magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of Istanbul on Wednesday leading to scenes of panic in the Turkish metropolis, officials said. The quake occurred in the Sea of Marmara close to ...

Istanbul’s earthquake leaves residents anxious, ... Earthquakes with a magnitude greater than 7 have hit Istanbul in 1509, 1766 and 1894, causing thousands of deaths and large-scale destruction.