Turkey rocked by 6.1 magnitude earthquake with buildings ‘flattened' and emergency crews scouring through rubble
Emergency crews have been scouring the wreckage to rescue residents after the terrifying quake hit western Turkey.
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The quake hit at around 8pm with tremors felt across several cities including Istanbul and the tourist hotspot of Izmir which sit over 100 miles away.
The epicenter was in the town of Sindirgi in the northwestern province of Balikesir where dozens of homes were sent crumbling to the ground.
At least six people were trapped under the debris with just four people being found so far.
Sindirgis mayor Serkan Sak told HaberTurk rescuers are still trying to reach the two other people.
Several houses were also found collapsed in the nearby village of Golcuk, he added.
Pictures show residents standing around the decimated homes with cars also left battered by the falling rubble.
Turkey's Disaster and Emergency Management Agency said the earthquake was followed by several aftershock.
The biggest measured at 4.6 and caused officials to warn citizens to avoid entering any damaged buildings.
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