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Arab News
2 hours ago
- Health
- Arab News
Turkiye detains contractor after building collapses in earthquake
ANKARA: Authorities on Monday detained the owner and the constructor of a residential building that collapsed during a magnitude 6.1 earthquake in northwestern Turkiye, as part of an investigation into possible negligence, an official said. The quake struck the town of Sindirgi in Balikesir province on Sunday. It claimed the life of one elderly resident who died in the three-story apartment block that crumbled, and injured 29 other people throughout the region. The tremor was felt as far away as Istanbul, nearly 200 km to the north, raising fears in the city of over 16 million people, which experts say is at high risk for a major earthquake. Sunday's quake caused 16 structures to collapse, most of them abandoned village homes, according to Interior Minister Ali Yerlikaya. The apartment building in Sindirgi was among the few inhabited structures to fall, prompting authorities to detain the owner and the constructor for questioning on suspicion of 'causing death and injury by negligence,' Justice Minister Yilmaz Tunc said. Of the 29 people who were hospitalized, 19 were discharged as of Monday, Health Minister Kemal Memisoglu said. Those still hospitalized were not in serious condition, he added. Meanwhile, more than 200 aftershocks have struck the region, the strongest measuring 4.6. They forced many residents to spend the night outdoors and sleep in cars out of fear that their homes might collapse, the national TV broadcaster HaberTurk reported. Turkiye sits on top of major fault lines, and earthquakes are frequent. In 2023, a magnitude 7.8 earthquake killed more than 53,000 people in Turkiye and destroyed or damaged hundreds of thousands of buildings in 11 southern and southeastern provinces. Another 6,000 people were killed in the northern parts of neighboring Syria. The high death toll was blamed on widespread use of substandard construction methods, weak oversight and institutional failures.
LBCI
2 hours ago
- Climate
- LBCI
One killed in 6.1 magnitude earthquake in northwestern Turkey
One person was killed on Sunday when an earthquake of magnitude 6.1 struck northwestern Turkey's Balikesir province, Interior Minister Ali Yerlikaya said, adding 29 people were wounded and 16 buildings collapsed. The quake, which Turkey's AFAD disaster management authority said occurred at around 7:53 p.m., was felt in multiple provinces, including the country's biggest city, Istanbul. Yerlikaya said an 81-year-old person died after being rescued from rubble by emergency teams. He said search and rescue operations were now concluded and that there were no other signs of serious damage or casualties. AFAD said the quake struck at a depth of 11 km (6.8 miles), while the German Research Centre for Geosciences (GFZ) registered the earthquake's magnitude at 6.19 and a depth of 10 km. Reuters
Condé Nast Traveler
3 hours ago
- Climate
- Condé Nast Traveler
What to Know About the Latest Earthquake in Türkiye 2025
A powerful earthquake shook Türkiye's northwestern Balikesir province on Sunday night, killing at least one person, injuring dozens, and sending tremors as far as Istanbul and Izmir. 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.
CTV News
4 hours ago
- CTV News
Turkiye detains constructor after building collapses in earthquake
Local residents rest outdoors over night following an earthquake in Sindirgi, northwest Turkey, early Monday, Aug. 11, 2025. (Berkman Ulutin/Dia Photo via AP) ANKARA, Turkey — Authorities on Monday detained the owner and the constructor of a residential building that collapsed during a magnitude 6.1 earthquake in northwestern Turkiye, as part of an investigation into possible negligence, an official said. The quake struck the town of Sindirgi in Balikesir province on Sunday. It claimed the life of one elderly resident who died in the three-storey apartment block that crumbled, and injured 29 other people throughout the region. The tremor was felt as far away as Istanbul, nearly 200 kilometres (125 miles) to the north, raising fears in the city of over 16 million people, which experts say is at high risk for a major earthquake. Sunday's quake caused 16 structures to collapse, most of them abandoned village homes, according to Interior Minister Ali Yerlikaya. The apartment building in Sindirgi was among the few inhabited structures to fall, prompting authorities to detain the owner and the constructor for questioning on suspicion of 'causing death and injury by negligence,' Justice Minister Yilmaz Tunc said. Of the 29 people who were hospitalized, 19 were discharged as of Monday, Health Minister Kemal Memisoglu said. Those still hospitalized were not in serious condition, he added. Meanwhile, more than 200 aftershocks have struck the region, the strongest measuring 4.6. They forced many residents to spend the night outdoors and sleep in cars out of fear that their homes might collapse, the national TV broadcaster HaberTurk reported. Turkiye sits on top of major fault lines and earthquakes are frequent. In 2023, a magnitude 7.8 earthquake killed more than 53,000 people in Turkiye and destroyed or damaged hundreds of thousands of buildings in 11 southern and southeastern provinces. Another 6,000 people were killed in the northern parts of neighboring Syria. The high death toll was blamed on widespread use of substandard construction methods, weak oversight and institutional failures. The Associated Press
The Independent
6 hours ago
- Health
- The Independent
Turkey detains constructor after building collapses in earthquake
Authorities on Monday detained the owner and the constructor of a residential building that collapsed during a magnitude 6.1 earthquake in northwestern Turkey, as part of an investigation into possible negligence, an official said. The quake struck the town of Sindirgi in Balikesir province on Sunday. It claimed the life of one elderly resident who died in the three-story apartment block that crumbled, and injured 29 other people throughout the region. The tremor was felt as far away as Istanbul, nearly 200 kilometers (125 miles) to the north, raising fears in the city of over 16 million people, which experts say is at high risk for a major earthquake. Sunday's quake caused 16 structures to collapse, most of them abandoned village homes, according to Interior Minister Ali Yerlikaya. The apartment building in Sindirgi was among the few inhabited structures to fall, prompting authorities to detain the owner and the constructor for questioning on suspicion of 'causing death and injury by negligence,' Justice Minister Yilmaz Tunc said. Of the 29 people who were hospitalized, 19 were discharged as of Monday, Health Minister Kemal Memisoglu said. Those still hospitalized were not in serious condition, he added. Meanwhile, more than 200 aftershocks have struck the region, the strongest measuring 4.6. They forced many residents to spend the night outdoors and sleep in cars out of fear that their homes might collapse, the national TV broadcaster HaberTurk reported. Turkey sits on top of major fault lines and earthquakes are frequent. In 2023, a magnitude 7.8 earthquake killed more than 53,000 people in Turkey and destroyed or damaged hundreds of thousands of buildings in 11 southern and southeastern provinces. Another 6,000 people were killed in the northern parts of neighboring Syria. The high death toll was blamed on widespread use of substandard construction methods, weak oversight and institutional failures.
