Earthquake panic in Istanbul: Celebrities report shocking experiences!

Earthquake panic in Istanbul: Celebrities report shocking experiences!

Istanbul, Türkei - On April 24, 2025, an earthquake series in Istanbul causes fear and panic. A large number of prominent voices, including the German TV personality Natascha Ochsenknecht and the fashion designer Harald Glööckler, were at the time of the earthquakes in the city and report on their dramatic experiences.

Ochsenknecht (60) was for filming in Istanbul and reported that she had to flee from her hotel on the 34th floor. "I packed my things," she said in an Instagram post before adding later that she was sleeping in her room. Harald Glööckler (59), who was on the 33rd floor of another hotel, also confirmed that he urgently had to leave the building. The comedienne Tülin Sezgin (37), which even experienced the devastating earthquake from 1999 in Istanbul, also told about her panic when she ran and trembled.

The quake in Istanbul

Last Wednesday, the Afad disaster service registered a strong quake of the strength 6.2 with the epicenter in the Marmarameer. This quake was the prelude to further earthquets that achieved strengths between 4 and 5. In view of the geological activity under the Marmara Sea, experts are concerned that Istanbul could be affected by an even stronger earthquake with an estimated magnitude of over 7.0.

Istanbul is one of the most powerful cities in the world. The concern about earthquake security in the city has increased in Turkey after recently suffered severe earthquakes in Turkey. More than a million buildings in Istanbul are considered non -earthquake -proof. It is estimated that up to 1.6 million houses could be exposed to dangers that could collapse in a large earthquake.

actions to improve security

In order to counteract the worrying situation, the Istanbul city administration is organizing press appointments for building control. In Bakırköy, the building fabric is tested by residential buildings. Despite the efforts, there is great concern among the population, and many residents are looking for safe places in the city. People with low incomes in particular face huge challenges, since they often cannot afford a new building and the economic crisis also exacerbates the image. After the earthquake in the border region, numerous people were arrested for negligent trade, which underlines the urgency of the security tests.

Although free building controls are offered, many people only have hope for a safe home in a city that is considered a ticking seismic time bomb. The traumatic memories of the earthquake in 1999, in which around 18,000 people died, are still present. The population wonders whether the city is really well prepared for upcoming seismic events.

The current situation in Istanbul demands a quick action from the authorities to strengthen the feeling of security of the population and to prevent great disasters in the future.