With two key fault lines in its vicinity – the North Anatolian and the East Anatolian – Turkey is one of the most seismically active regions in the world, a reality that has amplified concern ...

The Istanbul region is seismically active due to its proximity to the North Anatolian Fault (NAF) and has been the site of several major earthquakes throughout history. This fault system, with a ...

and sits approximately 12 miles to the north of the North Anatolian Fault Line. According to The Geological Society of London nonprofit organization, earthquakes related to this fault line "have ...

A 6.2-magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of Istanbul on Wednesday leading to scenes of panic in the Turkish metropolis, officials said. The quake occurred in the Sea of Marmara close to ...

That quake also hit northern Syria, killing more 50,000 people across both countries. With two key fault lines in its vicinity – the North Anatolian and the East Anatolian – Turkey is one of the most ...