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6.2 Magnitude Quake Rocks Istanbul, Over 151 Injured

    6.2 Magnitude Quake Rocks Istanbul, Over 151 Injured
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    APR 23
    Above: People gather outside after a 6.2 magnitude earthquake hit off the coast of Istanbul on April 24, 2025 in Istanbul, Turkey. Image copyright: Burak Kara/Stringer/Getty Images News via Getty Images
    story last updated APR 24

    The Spin

    Opposition narrative

    Despite warnings, Turkey's government has not adequately prepared for earthquakes. The Feb. 6, 2023, 7.8-magnitude quake exposed flaws in building code enforcement and emergency response, leading to over 50,000 deaths. Corruption and zoning flaws allowed for unsafe buildings to stand.

    FTNew York Times

    Pro-government narrative

    Turkey's robust emergency response systems worked effectively, with immediate deployment of assessment teams, no major structural damage, and continued functioning of essential services. This also demonstrates Istanbul's improved disaster preparedness efforts, construction management activities, and sound planning efforts.

    AATurkiye Today

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    Recep Tayyip Erdoğan


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