A moderate earthquake measuring 6.2 on the Richter scale struck the northwestern region of Turkey on Wednesday, shaking Istanbul and surrounding provinces. The earthquake triggered widespread panic across the city of over 16 million residents.

A magnitude 6.2 earthquake hit Turkey's capital, Istanbul on Wednesday, forcing people to rush out of buildings. | One of India's leading Digital News Agency offering Breaking News round the clock. Why not read our informative news portal today.

Buildings in Turkey's largest city have been shaking, with people running out on to the streets, our reporter says.