<span class="oyrPY qlwaB AGxeB ">LONDON -- </span>A 6.2 magnitude earthquake has rattled much of Turkey Wednesday morning, according to the United States Geological Survey.

The quake occurred at a depth of just 6.2 miles with the epicenter of the quake located approximately 14 miles southeast of Marmara Ereğlisi and 70 miles west of Istanbul.

No casualties have been reported so far, but hospitals reported that many patients were admitted due to anxiety and panic as citizens could be seen rushing into the streets and parks.

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<em class=" ">ABC News' Engin Bas and Somayeh Malekian contributed to this report.</em>

A 6.2 magnitude earthquake has rattled much of Turkey Wednesday morning, according to the United States Geological Survey.{ai:summary}<p>A 6.2 magnitude earthquake struck Turkey, centered 14 miles southeast of Marmara Ereğlisi and 70 miles west of Istanbul. The quake's shallow depth of 6.2 miles caused widespread panic, with many citizens fleeing to the streets and parks, though no casualties have been reported.</p><p>Hospitals have seen an influx of patients suffering from anxiety and panic. National flags are displayed in Istanbul ahead of the National Sovereignty and Child's Day. #society</p>

6.2 magnitude earthquake near Istanbul rattles Turkey

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