Ten aftershocks with magnitudes between 3.1 and 4.9 recorded following Istanbul earthquake

Ten aftershocks with magnitudes ranging from 3.1 to 4.9 were recorded in Istanbul following a magnitude 6.2 earthquake, Turkey’s Disaster and Emergency Management Authority (AFAD) said.

According to the agency, the 6.2 magnitude quake occurred at 12:49 p.m. local time (9:49 a.m. GMT). Another tremor, with a magnitude of 5.9, was reported at 12:51 p.m. It was followed by shocks of 4.4, 4.8, 4.5, and 4.9.

The intensity of tremors started to decrease to 3.1-3.4 at 1:07 p.m. Local experts say that aftershocks continue.

 There have been no immediate reports of casualties or wider damage, but Istanbul officials said they were checking buildings and warned people to stay clear of potentially-damaged sites.

 Magnitude    6.2
Region    WESTERN TURKEY
Date time    2025-04-23 09:49:11.9 UTC
Location    40.833 ; 28.227
Depth    15 km
Distance    44 km SW of Esenyurt, Turkey / pop: 211,000 / local time: 12:49:11.9 2025-04-23
37 km SW of Büyükçekmece, Turkey / pop: 163,000 / local time: 12:49:11.9 2025-04-23

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Magnitude    5.0
Region    WESTERN TURKEY
Date time    2025-04-23 12:12:59.5 UTC
Location    40.921 ; 28.356
Depth    13 km
Distance    29 km SW of Esenyurt, Turkey / pop: 211,000 / local time: 15:12:59.5 2025-04-23
22 km SW of Büyükçekmece, Turkey / pop: 163,000 / local time: 15:12:59.5 2025-04-23 

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