Earthquake hits Istanbul - in pictures

An abandoned building in the Fatih municipality is seen partially collapsed after an earthquake hit the Istanbul area in Turkey. Getty Images
An abandoned building in the Fatih municipality is seen partially collapsed after an earthquake hit the Istanbul area in Turkey. Getty Images
People carrying their belongings flee their homes in Istanbul. Getty Images
People carrying their belongings flee their homes in Istanbul. Getty Images
No major damage was reported but a series of aftershocks was felt for hours after the initial earthquake hit. Getty Images
No major damage was reported but a series of aftershocks was felt for hours after the initial earthquake hit. Getty Images
Worried residents wait in a street in Istanbul. AFP
Worried residents wait in a street in Istanbul. AFP
The US Geological Survey said the epicentre was about 40km south-west of Istanbul, in the Sea of Marmara. Getty Images
The US Geological Survey said the epicentre was about 40km south-west of Istanbul, in the Sea of Marmara. Getty Images
People sit in a park in Istanbul, hoping to go home soon. EPA
People sit in a park in Istanbul, hoping to go home soon. EPA