Istanbul earthquake live: Buildings shaken in Turkey's largest city
Istanbul residents have long feared this momentpublished at 12:23 British Summer Time
Asya Robins
Live reporter
Today’s earthquakes hit the western outskirts of the Istanbul – the Silivri and Buyukcekmece districts.
Although they are quite far out of the city centre, both are prominent suburban areas and tend to receive an influx of residents and visitors in the spring and summer seasons.
Istanbul has also been expanding geographically over the last several years, with many people opting to move to less built up areas, outside the city centre.
Scientists have long said that a big earthquake in Istanbul, which has been expected for years, could hit at any moment.
Having lived there myself for most of my life, and with my family still there, it’s hard not to feel anxious.
Although no casualties have been reported so far, Istanbul residents have long feared this moment, and will be wondering if it’s a sign of a worse earthquake to come.
