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Euronews
a day ago
- Politics
- Euronews
One killed after 6.1 magnitude earthquake hit Turkey's Balıkesir
One person has been killed and at least 29 injured after a 6.1 magnitude earthquake hit the town of Sındırgı in the Balıkesir province on Sunday evening. More than a dozen buildings collapsed as a result of the quake, which sent shockwaves felt some 200 kilometres to the north in Turkey's largest city of Istanbul. Those injured were trapped under buildings that collapsed after the tremors. "We had two citizens who escaped on their own. Four of our citizens were rescued through very rapid search and rescue efforts," Turkish Interior Minister Ali Yerlikaya said. "Unfortunately, one of those rescued, an 81-year-old senior citizen, lost his life." The majority of the buildings that collapsed were derelict and unused, Yerlikaya said. Two mosque minarets also fell down, he added. Those injured were not in serious condition. The quake triggered at least 20 aftershocks, felt in the cities of İzmir, Kütahya, Yalova, İstanbul, Manisa, Uşak, Aydın, Eskişehir, Sakarya and Tekirdağ, as well as central Balıkesir. The country's Disaster and Emergency Management Agency urged citizens not to enter damaged buildings as aftershocks hit the country. Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan issued a statement wishing affected citizens a speedy recovery. 'May God protect our country from any kind of disaster,' he wrote on X. Turkey — a country that sits on top of several major fault lines — is prone to earthquakes. In 2023, a magnitude 7.8 earthquake caused devastation in the country's southern and southeastern provinces — killing more than 53,000 people, most trapped under the rubble of buildings that collapsed. Experts have warned that another major earthquake in Turkey could cause severe damage and loss of life in the country, where millions still live in buildings that are not earthquake-proof.
Daily Mirror
2 days ago
- Politics
- Daily Mirror
Turkey earthquake: At least one dead and 29 injured after 6.1 magnitude quake
At least one person has sadly died after a 6.1 magnitude earthquake as well as several aftershocks rocked Turkey on Sunday evening, Interior Minister Ali Yerlikaya confirmed At least one person has died after Turkey was rocked by a 6.1 magnitude earthquake on Sunday evening. Residents of Istanbul reported feeling tremors after the quake struck just before 8pm local time. The epicentre was in Balikesir in Turkey 's Marmara region, where footage on social media showed at properties had been destroyed by the force of the rumble. Several people who were trapped were eventually rescued from the collapsed buildings. The initial shock was felt across several cities including Istanbul and the tourist hotspot of Izmir which sit over 100 miles away. Turkey's Disaster and Emergency Management Agency said the earthquake was followed by several aftershocks with one measuring a magnitude of 4.6. Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan issued a statement saying: "May God protect our country from any kind of disaster." It comes after a warning to Brit tourists planning all-inclusive holidays to Spain. Within the last few hours Interior Minister Ali Yerlikaya told reporters at least one person has died and 29 have been injured. Writing on X he said: "Following the earthquake in the Sındırgı district of Balıkesir, AFAD, Gendarmerie, Police, UMKE, and all relevant institutions are on the scene, performing their duties. Our state is standing by our citizens with all its resources. I extend my best wishes for a speedy recovery to all citizens affected by the earthquake. I pray for God's mercy for our dear elder, aged 81, who lost their life, and for a swift recovery for the injured. May God protect our country and nation from disasters." In a statement following the earthquake, the disaster ministry (AFAS) said there had been an additional seven aftershocks of 3.0-magnitude following the initial 6.1-magnitude tremor. In a statement, the ministry said: "On August 10, 2025, at 7:53 PM, a 6.1 magnitude earthquake occurred in the Sındırgı district of Balıkesir province. "The earthquake was felt in the provinces of Manisa, İzmir, Uşak, and Bursa. To date, a total of seven aftershocks exceeding magnitude 3.0 have occurred. "Field surveys are currently ongoing. AFAD Provincial Directorates in Çanakkale, İzmir, Afyonkarahisar, Uşak, Bursa, Sakarya, Kütahya, Bilecik, Manisa, and Kocaeli have dispatched personnel and vehicles to support search and rescue efforts. "The Turkish Disaster Response Plan (TAMP) has been activated, and representatives of all disaster groups will meet at the AFAD Disaster and Emergency Management Center."
The Sun
2 days ago
- Politics
- The Sun
6.1 magnitude earthquake strikes western Turkiye, one dead
ISTANBUL: A 6.1 magnitude earthquake struck western Turkiye late Sunday, according to Anadolu Ajansi (AA). The Disaster and Emergency Management Agency reported the quake was centred in Sindirgi district of Balikesir province. The tremor occurred at a depth of 11 kilometres (6.8 miles). Interior Minister Ali Yerlikaya confirmed an 81-year-old citizen died after being rescued from a collapsed building. Twenty-nine others were injured but none were in life-threatening conditions. Initial assessments revealed 16 buildings collapsed across 68 neighbourhoods due to the earthquake and aftershocks. Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan expressed condolences and pledged close monitoring of the situation. – Bernama-Anadolu
Malaysian Reserve
2 days ago
- Politics
- Malaysian Reserve
6.1 magnitude earthquake hits western Turkiye
ISTANBUL — Turkiye was rocked late Sunday by a 6.1 magnitude earthquake, Anadolu Ajansi (AA) reported. The Disaster and Emergency Management Agency said the quake was centred in the Sindirgi district of Balikesir province in western Türkiye. The tremor was measured at a depth of 11 kilometres (6.8 miles). Interior Minister Ali Yerlikaya said an 81-year-old citizen died after being rescued from a collapsed building. Twenty-nine others who were wounded have also been rescued, with none in life-threatening conditions. Initial evaluations indicate that 16 buildings in 68 neighbourhoods have collapsed as a result of the earthquake and aftershocks. Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan conveyed his condolences to all affected, saying he would closely follow the aftermath. — BERNAMA-ANADOLU
International Business Times
2 days ago
- Climate
- International Business Times
Powerful 6.1 Magnitude Earthquake Hits Turkey Flattening Buildings as Rescue Workers Scramble to Clear Rubble
A powerful 6.1-magnitude earthquake hit Turkey, with reports suggesting that several buildings have collapsed. The earthquake's epicenter was located in Sindirgi, Balikesir, in western Turkey, where started to feel the tremors at around 8 p.m. local time on Sunday night. About 10 buildings were brought down by the disaster, which was followed just minutes later by a 4.6-magnitude aftershock. Officials said that a total of seven aftershocks measured above magnitude 3.0. According to Mayor Serkan Sak, who spoke to the Turkish private channel NTV, one of the destroyed structures was a three-story home in the city center. Disaster management teams have already reached several spots and have started rescue operations. Turkey Hit Again by Earthquake Buildings seen collapsed in Turkey after it was hit by a powerful 6.1 magnitude earthquake X "Six people lived in this three-storey building. Four were rescued from the rubble," Sak said, adding that efforts to extract the other two were underway. "Buildings and mosques were destroyed, but we have no reports of loss of life," he said. Sak also said that many houses collapsed in the nearby village of Golcuk, where the minaret of a mosque also came down. Health Minister Kemal Memisoglu said on X that four people were receiving hospital treatment, none of whom were in critical condition. Officials said the earthquake was felt across several western cities, including Istanbul and the popular tourist city of Izmir. According to the governor's office, two people were trapped beneath rubble in Istanbul but were rescued by emergency crews. Turkey's Disaster and Emergency Management Agency (AFAD) has urged residents to stay out of damaged buildings. Multiple Tremors in Risk Zone Turkey sits on fault lines and earthquakes are frequent X Footage circulating on social media appears to show the wreckage of a collapsed building and distressed locals in the aftermath. President Recep Tayyip Erdogan released a statement wishing those affected a swift recovery, writing on X, "May God protect our country from any kind of disasters." Turkey sits on fault lines, and earthquakes are frequent. In 2023, a powerful 7.8-magnitude earthquake killed over 53,000 lives in Turkey and left hundreds of thousands of buildings across 11 southern and southeastern provinces destroyed or damaged. In neighboring Syria's northern regions, the disaster also killed around 6,000 people. The disaster ministry said, "On August 10, 2025, at 7:53 PM, a 6.1 magnitude earthquake occurred in the Sındırgı district of Balıkesir province. "The earthquake was felt in the provinces of Manisa, İzmir, Uşak, and Bursa. To date, a total of seven aftershocks exceeding magnitude 3.0 have occurred. "Field surveys are currently ongoing. AFAD Provincial Directorates in Çanakkale, İzmir, Afyonkarahisar, Uşak, Bursa, Sakarya, Kütahya, Bilecik, Manisa, and Kocaeli have dispatched personnel and vehicles to support search and rescue efforts. "The Turkish Disaster Response Plan (TAMP) has been activated, and representatives of all disaster groups will meet at the AFAD Disaster and Emergency Management Center."
