• A 6.2 magnitude earthquake hit Istanbul on Wednesday, injuring 236 people.
• The quake's epicenter was located in the Sea of Marmara near Silivri.
• The tremor prompted widespread panic, leading many to jump from buildings.
• No major structural damage has been reported so far, according to officials.
• Residents evacuated buildings during the quake, fearing further aftershocks.

A powerful 6.2 magnitude earthquake struck Türkiye's Istanbul at 12:49 PM local time on Wednesday, causing panic among the city’s 16 million residents. The epicenter was in the Sea of Marmara near the Silivri district, at a depth of approximately 7 km, according to the Disaster and Emergency Management Authority (AFAD) AA, The Independent, and Dawn.

The earthquake was followed by numerous aftershocks, with reports stating at least 127 occurring, the strongest measuring 5.9 in magnitude AA and CBS News. Panicked residents jumped from heights in an attempt to escape the tremors, leading to 236 injuries, though none were reported as life-threatening Reuters and Los Angeles Times.

Authorities reported no significant structural damage, although an abandoned building in the Fatih district collapsed without causing injuries AA, New York Times, and Los Angeles Times. President Recep Tayyip Erdogan expressed his concern and sent well wishes to the affected citizens, highlighting continued monitoring by emergency services AA and HuffPost.

As emergency services mobilized, many residents congregated in parks and open areas for safety, remaining alert during ongoing aftershocks, which could continue for days AA, Middle East Eye, and CBS News.