Istanbul Shaken: How People Reacted to a 6.2 Earthquake.

A 6.2 earthquake hit Istanbul, Turkey. Many people were hurt, but no big damage was seen right away. People panicked and jumped from buildings. They feared a bigger earthquake might happen.

The earthquake was not deep, only 10 kilometers. It started near Istanbul, in the Sea of Marmara. People felt it in other cities too. It lasted 13 seconds and had many smaller aftershocks.

The earthquake happened on a holiday. People ran outside from their homes and schools. Officials told people to stay out of damaged buildings. They opened places for people to sleep if they felt unsafe.

Many people were hurt from panic and falls. Most injuries were in Istanbul, but some were in nearby areas. Buildings had some damage, and a few were emptied. Only one old, unused building fell down.

People went to parks to stay away from buildings. Schools closed for two days, but their yards stayed open for people to use. Turkey has many earthquakes because of fault lines. A big earthquake in 2023 killed many people, raising fears in Istanbul.