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Magnitude 6.1 Earthquake Strikes Western Turkey Near Balıkesir

Authorities report no confirmed casualties during ongoing assessments.

Overview

  • Turkey’s disaster agency AFAD recorded the quake at 22:48 local time with a depth of about 6 km and an epicenter in Sındırgı, Balıkesir.
  • The tremor was felt across western provinces, including Istanbul, Bursa, Manisa and Izmir.
  • Health Minister Kemal Memişoğlu said units are monitoring the situation and have not detected adverse effects so far.
  • Turkish broadcaster NTV aired footage showing at least one collapsed structure and damaged facades in the epicentral area.
  • Emergency teams remain on alert as damage checks continue and information is being updated.