People rushed onto the streets and even jumped from buildings during a 6.2 magnitude earthquake in Istanbul.
Istanbul’s earthquake leaves residents anxious, reviving memories of past disasters and fears of future catastrophes.
![People camp out in Macka Park, Nisantasi, as they are scared to go back home following the aftershocks [Elis Gjevori/Al Jazeera]](/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/IMG_4492-1745413207.jpg?resize=570%2C380&quality=80)
Videos captured the moment a magnitude 6.2 earthquake hit near the Turkish city of Istanbul.
Turkish authorities say it was one of the strongest earthquakes to hit the city in recent years.
![People camp out in Macka Park, Nisantasi, as they are scared to go back home following the aftershocks [Elis Gjevori/Al Jazeera]](/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/IMG_4491-1745413215.jpg?resize=570%2C380&quality=80)
One person is reportedly injured from jumping off a balcony during the magnitude 6.2 quake.
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