Istanbul residents spend the night outdoors after a strong earthquake and aftershocks

A magnitude 6.2 earthquake struck Istanbul, triggering widespread panic and over 180 aftershocks. Residents, fearing a larger quake, spent the night outdoors, with many injured while fleeing buildings. While damage was limited, the tremor revived memories of the devastating 2023 earthquake. Authorities are monitoring structural damage, and seismologists warn that the region is overdue for a potentially major earthquake.

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