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Second Tremor Shakes Marmara Sea, Felt in Istanbul

A 2.9‑magnitude quake recorded off Yalova followed a stronger shock the day before, with agencies reporting slightly different readings and residents feeling the tremor across the region.

Second Tremor Shakes Marmara Sea, Felt in Istanbul
Author
Democracy News Live Desk
Date
11 Oct 2026
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2 min
A Day After the First Shock

On 2026-10-11, the Marmara Sea experienced a 3.5-magnitude earthquake.

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The New Tremor Off Yalova

At 22:08 on 2026-10-11, the Disaster and Emergency Management Authority (AFAD) recorded a new tremor. According to AFAD, the quake had a magnitude of 2.9, its epicentre lay off the coast of Yalova, it struck at 22:08 local time and originated at a depth of 7.96 kilometres.

Kandilli Observatory’s Reading

The Kandilli Observatory measured the same event and reported a magnitude of 3.0.

9, its epicentre lay off the coast of Yalova, it struck at 22:08 local time and originated at a depth of 7.

Where the Quake Was Felt

The tremor was felt in Istanbul and surrounding provinces.

Timeline of Events

The chronology of the two shocks is clear: the first, larger quake occurred on 2026-10-11 in the Marmara Sea, and the second event took place on 2026-10-11 off Yalova at 22:08.

What the Numbers Mean

The previous day's earthquake measured 3.5 magnitude. AFAD reported the new tremor at 2.9 magnitude, occurring at 22:08 with a depth of 7.96 km. Kandilli Observatory measured the magnitude at 3.0.

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