Istanbul in the quake shock: injured and fear of further earthquakes!

Istanbul in the quake shock: injured and fear of further earthquakes!

Istanbul, Türkei - On April 24, 2025, the earthquake series in Istanbul is still in full swing. According to the Afad disaster service, further aftershocks, including a particularly strong one with a magnitude of 4.1. On Wednesday, the most difficult quake of the current series was also registered with a thickness of 6.2, the epicenter of which was in the Marmarame Sea. The aftersets do not tear off: over 185 earthquakes of the strengths 4 to 5 affected the city and the surrounding regions.
Minister of Health Kemal Memişoğl reported a total of 236 injuries, with 173 people in Istanbul and the rest of the provinces injured. Tragically, some affected people had to jump out of buildings to get to safety. Currently, 15 injuries are still being treated in hospitals, while the Istanbul governor's office is happy about the message that there are no collapsed houses so far.

Turkey is located in a very active region, and in Istanbul over a million buildings are considered non -earth -safe. This has caused many people to spend outdoors in the last nights and built tents in parks and green spaces. Afad urged the company to be entered and emphasized that further aftershock can be expected in the near future.

increased risk of earthquake in the region

The situation in Istanbul is alarming despite the current series of earthquake, because experts warn of considerable risks in 24 Turkish provinces that are crossed by active faults. The focus is particularly on the metropolitan region of Istanbul, since a strong earthquake is expected here. The increased earthquakes in the region are part of a serious pattern; Historical records prove devastating earthquakes in 1509 and 1766. According to current forecasts, there is a 65%probability for a tremor 7 or higher in the next 30 years, which has made the situation even more precarious, since 25 years have passed since the last big quake of 1999.

Among the 24 provinces, which are on an increased willingness to alert, belong to Balıkesir, Bursa, Kocaeli, Bolu and many more. These areas are particularly at risk and urgently require preventive measures to minimize potential damage. Experts recommend reinforcing the infrastructure and informing the population about earthquake first -person measures and creating emergency plans. The Turkish government has already taken steps on how stricter building regulations and emergency exercises, but experts emphasize that continuous efforts are necessary to increase the resilience of the affected regions.

The moving measures and preparations in Istanbul are a clear indication that the city and its population have to prepare for a potential emergency. With over one million non -earth -safe buildings in the metropolis, the situation remains tense and requires a collective effort at all levels of society.