According to the data of the Kandilli Observatory, an earthquake of 3.1 magnitude occurred in the Kağıthane district of Istanbul at around 3:15 am. The earthquake in question occurred at a depth of 12.1 km according to Kandilli Observatory data and at a depth of 10.66 km according to AFAD data. The noise caused by the earthquake caused great panic.
Making a statement after the earthquake, Istanbul AFAD Provincial Director Ercan Akar stated that 112 ACM and Afad News Center did not receive any negative notices.
The data shared by the Kandilli Observatory on its website are as follows:
Sharing made by Kandilli Observatory:
Ercan Akar’s explanation:
There were also posts from the people around the social media regarding the event: