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Is Istanbul ready to manage an even bigger earthquake?

People sleep in tents and outdoor after a 5.7 magnitude earthquake hit the Kucukcekmece district of Istanbul on September 27, 2019. (YASIN AKGUL/AFP via Getty Images)

Greetings from Ankara,

It was a shaky week in Turkey — literally. A 6.2-magnitude earthquake jolted Istanbul on Wednesday, rattling nerves in Turkey’s biggest city and financial hub. Locals are still on edge, wondering if it was just a teaser for a bigger one. And while the ground shook at home, the diplomatic front wasn’t exactly still, either, with plenty of developments to catch up on.

Wishing you all a peaceful weekend 🧘

Ezgi (@ezgi_akin on X)

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