What to Know About the Latest Earthquake in Türkiye 2025
The 6.1-magnitude quake struck near the inland district of Sindirgi at a shallow depth of about six miles, according to Türkiye's disaster agency AFAD. More than a dozen buildings and two mosque minarets collapsed in and around the epicenter, while residents across the Marmara and Aegean regions fled into the streets as strong aftershocks rippled through the night.
Officials warned that the casualty toll could rise as inspections continue, and urged the public to avoid damaged structures amid ongoing aftershocks. Search and rescue teams, backed by local police and the Turkish gendarmerie, worked through the early hours to account for residents in the worst-hit areas. Below, see everything you need to know if you're traveling to Türkiye right now.
This is a developing news story and will be updated with information as it becomes available.
Which areas were impacted?
As of Monday, August 11, authorities have now moved from active search-and-rescue operations into the damage assessment phase. In Sindirgi, entire blocks deemed unsafe remain sealed off behind police tape, with municipal teams carrying out door-to-door structural checks.
Residents are being urged to stay well clear of any building showing visible damage until inspectors declare it safe, as aftershocks are expected to continue for several days. Officials are also warning of the heightened risk of falling debris, particularly around older or unreinforced structures.
The worst impacts were concentrated in Sindirgi and parts of rural Balikesir, where damaged buildings, cordoned-off streets, and access restrictions remain in place.
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