6.2 Magnitude earthquake near Istanbul Rattles Türkiye

Photo: Turkey's national flag

London – An earthquake of magnitude of 6.2 has shaken much of Türkiye on Wednesday morning, according to the United States geological service.

The earthquake occurred at a depth of only 6.2 miles with the epicenter of the earthquake located approximately 14 miles southeast of Marmara Ereğlisi and 70 miles west of Istanbul.

So far no victims have been informed, but hospitals reported that many patients were admitted due to anxiety and panic, since citizens could be seen running in the streets and parks.

Photo: Turkey's national flag

The national flags of Türkiye are shown in the buildings a head of national sovereignty and Children’s Day in the Financial District of Istanbul, Türkiye.

Umit Bektas/Reuters

Engin Bas and Somayeh Malekian of ABC News contributed to this report.

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