Seems to bigger than the 1999 earthquake that struck Izmit (pretty close to Istanbul) killing 18,000 people. Today's quake took place around 4 am local time, catching everyone in their sleep. People now out on the streets under the rain or snow. Praying for everyone. #DEPREMOLDU
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Major M7.8, shallow, lateral slip #earthquake on S Anatolian Fault of European-Arabian convergence zone. Significant surface shaking with major surface and societal impact in densely populated area.
#Turkey. twitter.com/USGS_Quakes/stβ¦
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