In western Turkey, a 6.2 magnitude shake spurred residents to leave their homes as tremors continued to be felt. In downtown Istanbul, individuals gathered in local parks and on doorsteps while aftershocks rippled across the European side of the city. Local officials reported that over 150 people sustained injuries after evacuating their buildings in alarm, though none remain in serious condition. The quake occurred at 12:49 local time (0949 GMT) with its focus near Silivri, approximately 50 miles west of Istanbul. The seismic incident struck at a shallow depth of 4.3 miles, according to the national emergency response unit. Authorities urge residents to practice caution as additional tremors are possible.
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