Kuwait City: A powerful 6.2-magnitude earthquake that struck Istanbul on Wednesday resulted in injuries to approximately 115 individuals, as reported by local authorities. President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has urged state bodies to enhance their response preparedness in the wake of the quake.
According to Kuwait News Agency, the earthquake did not result in any fatalities, and the damage to the city's infrastructure remains minimal. The injured individuals are currently receiving medical treatment, primarily for injuries sustained while jumping from buildings during the tremor. President Erdogan assured the public that state bodies are "closely monitoring the developments," and expressed relief that there has been no "troubling situation" identified so far.
The earthquake, with its epicenter in the Marmara Sea near Istanbul's western outskirts, is one of the most significant tremors to affect Turkey's largest city in recent years. The incident has underscored the need for improved preparedness and response strategies to mitigate the impact of such natural disasters in the future.