On Wednesday, April 23, 2025, an earthquake of 6.2 Magnitude hit the Istanbul in Istanbul, causing extensive shocks throughout the city. According to AP News, there was an earthquake at 12:49 local time, with its epicenter located in the Marmara sea, approximately 40 kilometers southwest of Istanbul, at a shallow depth of 10 kilometers.
The seismic event was captured live in the air during CNN Turk broadcasting. Meltem Bozbeyoglu anchor interviewed when the studio began to shake. Despite the sudden tremor, Bozbeyoglu maintained her peace and stopped briefly before she continued her report. In the viral video you can see how it holds on the table as the camera swinged and the objects rattled in the background.
“Right now, a very strong earthquake is happening. There is a very strong earthquake in Istanbul,” he says, keeping as much as possible.
Bozbeyoglu’s calm behavior during live broadcasts was widely praised on social media, and many praised her professionalism in the face of unexpected circumstances. The incident underlines the unpredictable nature of living journalism and the importance of maintaining peace during emergencies.
“She stood her bike and didn’t run, well,” the user commented on the X -shared video.
According to the Turkish Office for Extraordinary Management (AFAD), the earthquake was injured by over 150 people, mainly due to falls and accidents caused by panic during evacuation. No major structural damage was reported, but the earthquake was followed by more than 50 shocks, which is the strongest measurement of the size of 5.9.
The earthquake ruled concerns about the vulnerability of Istanbul towards seismic activity, due to its proximity to the main failure lines. According to the Financial Times, seisismologists warned that it had increased stress along these failure lines, which potentially led to a more significant earthquake in the future.
In response to the earthquake, Istanbul authorities concluded for two days to assess the safety of buildings. Temporary shelters were set up in the parks to suit those displacements or feared their homes. President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and Interior Minister Ali Yerlikaya urged the public to remain calm, and ensured that the critical infrastructure remains functional.
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