Turkey Earthquake: News Anchor Tries To Remain Steady As Studio Witnesses Tremors; Video Goes Viral

In a moment of real-time resilience, a news anchor tried to stay unfazed during a strong earthquake hit Turkey and left the studio shaking.

CNN Turkey news anchor Meltem Bozbeyoglu stuck to her professionalism, uncompromised, when a magnitude 6.2 earthquake shook Istanbul’s newsroom during her live broadcast on April 23.

As the natural calamity struck the region, Bozbeyoglu was delivering a live report. The tremors were caught on camera.

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6.2 Earthquake intensity on CNN live in Istanbul, Turkey
News anchor is quite scared. pic.twitter.com/WLQxgExsh5

— Disasters Daily (@DisastersAndI) April 23, 2025

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The footage captured the news studio briefly shaking, but the journalist kept herself focused on her task. She didn't stop reporting the event to the viewers.

“A very strong earthquake is happening right now. A very strong earthquake is being felt in Istanbul (translated)," she reportedly said in the viral video.

In the video, Bozbeyoglu raised her hand with an open palm, perhaps signalling to herself and the camera crew that she was fine and that the broadcast would continue.

Dressed in a white top and a bright red jacket, she maintained her poise and calmly proceeded with the news delivery, undisturbed by the dramatic tremors around her.

As the video surfaced online, her unwavering professionalism received admiration from viewers worldwide.

Turkey Earthquake

Let’s pray for our brothers and sisters in Istanbul, Turkey. Many families are now sleeping in parks and streets due to the major earthquake that struck Istanbul today. pic.twitter.com/DscNIc8vCu

— Ali Adan (@aliade34120) April 24, 2025

6.2 Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Near Istanbul, Injuring Over 150.

ISTANBUL — A 6.2 magnitude earthquake shook Istanbul and surrounding areas on Wednesday morning, causing widespread alarm but no reports of serious structural damage, according to Turkey’s Disaster and Emergency… pic.twitter.com/RvvcJkrhvD

— JAS (@JasADRxquisites) April 23, 2025

The earthquake, which struck at 3:19 PM local time on April 23, had a magnitude of 6.2 and was felt across several countries, including Turkey, Bulgaria, Greece, and Romania.

In Turkey, the tremors were especially strong in Istanbul and nearby provinces, including Izmir, located 550 kilometres south of the epicentre.

The earthquake caused widespread panic, and at least 151 people were rushed to the hospitals for injuries

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