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A large earthquake causes heavy damage and loss of life in Istanbul and the Marmara region.
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1766 Istanbul earthquake
Earthquake in Turkey
The 1766 Istanbul earthquake was a strong earthquake with epicenter in the eastern part of the Sea of Marmara, in the Çınarcık Basin which occurred in the early hours of Thursday morning, 22 May 1766. The earthquake had an estimated magnitude of 7.1 on the surface-wave magnitude…Source: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA)
Istanbul
Largest city in Turkey
Istanbul is the largest city in Turkey, constituting the country's economic, cultural, and historical heart. With a population over 15 million, it is home to 18% of the population of Turkey. Istanbul is among the largest cities in Europe and in the world by population. It is a…Source: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA)
May 22
Day of the year
May 22 is the 142nd day of the year in the Gregorian calendar; 223 days remain until the end of the year.Source: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA)