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1 Killed, 29 Injured after 6.1-Magnitude Earthquake Hits Western Turkey
Rana Atef A 6.1-magnitude earthquake struck Sındırgı in western Turkey on Sunday, killing one and injuring 29 others, according to the country's disaster management agency. The quake, recorded at 19:53 local time, was felt across several major cities in western Turkey, including Istanbul and Izmir. Interior Minister Ali Yerlikaya said the victim, an 81-year-old man, died shortly after being rescued from the rubble. None of the 29 injured sustained life-threatening wounds, he added. In villages around Sındırgı, 16 buildings collapsed, including abandoned homes and 12 empty buildings. No further casualties were reported. Yerlikaya noted the victim was pulled from a three-story building housing six residents in the town center. The Disaster and Emergency Management Authority (AFAD) reported at least 20 aftershocks ranging from 3.5 to 4.6 in magnitude. read more Gold prices rise, 21 Karat at EGP 3685 NATO's Role in Israeli-Palestinian Conflict US Expresses 'Strong Opposition' to New Turkish Military Operation in Syria Shoukry Meets Director-General of FAO Lavrov: confrontation bet. nuclear powers must be avoided News Iran Summons French Ambassador over Foreign Minister Remarks News Aboul Gheit Condemns Israeli Escalation in West Bank News Greek PM: Athens Plays Key Role in Improving Energy Security in Region News One Person Injured in Explosion at Ukrainian Embassy in Madrid Videos & Features Story behind Trending Jessica Radcliffe Death Video News Israeli-Linked Hadassah Clinic in Moscow Treats Wounded Iranian IRGC Fighters Arts & Culture "Jurassic World Rebirth" Gets Streaming Date News China Launches Largest Ever Aircraft Carrier News Ayat Khaddoura's Final Video Captures Bombardment of Beit Lahia Business Egyptian Pound Undervalued by 30%, Says Goldman Sachs Videos & Features Tragedy Overshadows MC Alger Championship Celebration: One Fan Dead, 11 Injured After Stadium Fall Arts & Culture South Korean Actress Kang Seo-ha Dies at 31 after Cancer Battle Lifestyle Get to Know 2025 Eid Al Adha Prayer Times in Egypt Arts & Culture Lebanese Media: Fayrouz Collapses after Death of Ziad Rahbani
Shafaq News
a day ago
- Climate
- Shafaq News
6.1-magnitude quake hits Turkish province of Balıkesir
Shafaq News – Ankara A 6.1-magnitude earthquake struck Turkiye's western province of Balıkesir (Balikesir), resulting in one death and 29 injuries, the Turkish Interior Ministry reported on Monday. The sole fatality was an elderly man who lost his life during a rescue effort, Interior Minister Ali Yerlikaya confirmed. The injured are reported to be in stable condition. According to the Disaster and Emergency Management Authority (AFAD), the earthquake's epicenter was located 11 kilometers below the surface. Following the initial quake, several aftershocks ranging from 4.0 to 4.6 in magnitude occurred, raising concerns among residents. In response, authorities moved swiftly to assess the damage and provide assistance to those affected. Rescue teams remain active in the hardest-hit areas, while officials advise residents to avoid damaged buildings and exercise caution. Turkiye has experienced several significant earthquakes in recent years. In April of this year, a 6.2-magnitude quake injured approximately 150 people. The largest, a 7.8-magnitude earthquake in February 2023, caused nearly 20,000 fatalities.
Qatar Tribune
2 days ago
- Climate
- Qatar Tribune
Strong earthquake hits western Turkiye
agencies A strong earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 6.1 has struck western Turkiye, destroying a number of buildings near the epicenter, according to witnesses and local officials. Shaking was felt as far away as Istanbul and İzmir. The earthquake happened at 7:53pm on Sunday and was centered near Sındırgı in Balıkesir Province, about 51 kilometers southeast of Balıkesir, or 206 kilometers southwest of Istanbul. Turkiye's Disaster and Emergency Management Authority (AFAD) said the earthquake had a preliminary magnitude of 6.1, with a depth of 11 kilometers. The European-Mediterranean Seismological Centre (EMSC) put the magnitude slightly lower, at 6.0. There was no immediate word on the extent of the damage, but Sındırgı Mayor Serkan Sak said at least 10 buildings had collapsed in the area, with no word yet from villages in the district. He said several people were known to be trapped under rubble. Buildings also collapsed in Balıkesir. According to the US Geological Survey (USGS), an estimated 31.8 million people may have felt Sunday's earthquake, including 228,000 people who may have experienced 'strong' to 'severe' shaking. The strongest shaking was in Golcuk, Bigadic, and Sindirgi.
UPI
2 days ago
- General
- UPI
6.1-magnitude earthquake hits Turkey
A 6.1-magnitude earthquake hit Turkey on Sunday, causing dozens of reports of damage and at least one collapsed building. Photo courtesy of Turkey's Disaster and Emergency Management Authority/ X Aug. 10 (UPI) -- A 6.1-magnitude earthquake hit Turkey on Sunday, causing dozens of reports of damage and at least one collapsed building. Turkey's Disaster and Emergency Management Authority, known as AFAD, said in a statement that the earthquake hit around 7:53 p.m. local time near the Sındırgı district of the Balıkesir province. Ankara AFAD Başkanlığı Bugün, saat 19.53'te Balıkesir ilimiz Sındırgı ilçesinde meydana gelen 6.1 büyüklüğündeki depremin hemen ardından Türkiye Afet Müdahale Planı (TAMP) devreye alınmıştır. İçişleri Bakanımız Yerlikaya ve AFAD Başkanımız Vali Hamza... AFAD (@AFADBaskanlik) August 10, 2025 Sındırgı is a small town of about 11,000 people, according to population data from the U.S. Geological Survey. In total, tens of thousands of people are expected to have been potentially impacted by the earthquakes. So far, the earthquake has caused at least 20 aftershocks, with five of them reaching between 4.0 and 5.0 in magnitude. Data from the USGS shows that the earthquake had a depth of 10 kilometers. Probability data shows there is a 41% chance there could be between 10-100 estimated fatalities, with the potential for millions of dollars of economic losses. These are model-based estimates and real figures may differ. "In Sındırgı district, 1 building has collapsed," AFAD said. "As a result of search and rescue operations, 4 people have been rescued alive from the debris, and efforts to rescue one person are ongoing." The earthquake comes less than two years after devastating earthquakes killed more than 53,000 people in Turkey and another 6,000 people in Syria.
Rudaw Net
2 days ago
- Climate
- Rudaw Net
Magnitude 6.1 earthquake hits northwestern Turkey, no fatalities reported
A+ A- ERBIL, Kurdistan Region - A magnitude 6.1 earthquake struck the Sindirgi district in Turkey's northwestern Balikesir province near Istanbul late Sunday, Turkish authorities reported. A magnitude 6.1 earthquake struck the Sindirgi district in Turkey's Balikesir province near Istanbul late Sunday, according to Turkish authorities. IIn a statement on X, Turkish Interior Minister Ali Yerlikaya confirmed that 'a 6.1 magnitude earthquake occurred in Sindirgi, Balikesir,' adding that it 'was also felt in Istanbul and surrounding provinces.' Turkey's Disaster and Emergency Management Authority (AFAD) and other relevant institutions 'immediately began field surveys,' Yerlikaya noted, elaborating that 'as of now, no adverse situations have been reported.' 'We are monitoring the situation moment by moment,' he concluded. The earthquake occurred at a depth of approximately 11 kilometers and was felt across several major cities in western Turkey, including Istanbul, Bursa and Izmir. In addition to causing widespread alarm, the tremor also resulted in some structural damage. Local reports indicate that around a dozen buildings - including a mosque minaret - collapsed in Sindirgi and the nearby village of Golcuk. Emergency crews rescued several individuals trapped under debris from one of the collapsed structures. Authorities have urged residents to stay alert and prepare for possible aftershocks. Turkey is highly prone to seismic activity due to its location at the intersection of the Anatolian, Eurasian, and Arabian tectonic plates - making powerful earthquakes a persistent risk across the region. The most catastrophic was the magnitude 7.8 earthquake in February 2023, which, along with a powerful 7.7 aftershock, devastated southern and central Turkey, resulting in over 53,500 deaths in the country.
