Breaking: Earthquake in Turkey | 6.1 Magnitude Earthquake Majorly Hits Istanbul & Izmir A 6.1-magnitude earthquake struck Turkey, significantly impacting major western cities such as Istanbul and Izmir. Turkey's AFAD reported that the quake occurred at approximately 7:53 PM local time in Balikesir province, near Istanbul, the country's largest city.An official stated that the earthquake caused around a dozen buildings to collapse. At least two people were trapped in the debris of a collapsed building.The earthquake, with its epicenter in the town of Sındırgı, sent shockwaves felt up to 200 kilometers (125 miles) away in Istanbul, a city with a population exceeding 16 million. #istanbul #turkey #earthquake #turkeearthquake #izmir #disaster #disastermanagement #disasterrelief #Republic.com/@RepublicDefence Visit Now ➡️ Full Story On: https://www.republicworld.com ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Republic TV is India's no.1 English news channel since its launch. Watch Republic YouTube Channel to get all the breaking news updates, LIVE news, videos and perspectives from Republic Media Network's battery of reporters, anchors, and producers spread across India and the world. Watch Republic for Arnab Goswami's most watched debates. Republic TV makes news accessible at all times and across devices. At Republic, we keep you updated with up-to-the-minute news on the world of politics, sports, entertainment, business, defense, science, health, lifestyle, gadgets, and much more. We believe in Breaking the story and Breaking the Silence. But most importantly, for us ‘You Are Republic, We Are Your Voice.’ Also, Watch ► Republic TV Live News Updates ►http://bit.ly/RepublicTVLiveNews The Debate With Arnab Goswami ► http://bit.ly/TheDebateWithArnabGoswami Exclusive Sunday Debate With Arnab Goswami ► http://bit.ly/SundayDebate The Grand Strategy With Maj Gen G.D Bakshi (Retd) ► https://bit.ly/3EPZ6xF R.Explained ► https://bit.ly/3sOLT5K R.Uninterrupted ► https://bit.ly/34isZdh 🌟 Don’t just watch the news—LIVE IT with Republic! From the big headlines to behind-the-scenes moments, follow us everywhere: 🌐 Website: www.republicworld.com 👍 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RepublicWorld 🐦 Twitter: https://twitter.com/republic 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/republicworld 📢 Telegram: https://t.me/RepublicLive 📱 WhatsApp Channels: 💬 Digital: https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VaALjvmCRs1xIH3e003K 💬 World: https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029Va1whYb7dmeZr7v3ar0y Disclaimer: Republic Media Network may provide content through third-party websites, operating systems, platforms, and portals (‘Third-Party Platforms’). Republic does not control and has no liability for Third-Party Platforms, including content hosted, advertisements, security, functionality, operation, or availability. Show more