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The Independent
11-08-2025
- Politics
- The Independent
Magnitude 6.1 earthquake causes buildings to collapse in Turkey
A magnitude 6.1 earthquake struck Turkey 's northwestern province of Balikesir on Sunday, causing about a dozen buildings to collapse, an official said. At least two people were trapped in the debris of a collapsed building. The earthquake, with an epicenter in the town of Sindirgi, sent shocks that were felt some 200 kilometers (125 miles) to the north in Istanbul, a city of more than 16 million people. Sindirgi Mayor Serkan Sak told the nationwide HaberTurk television broadcaster that four people were rescued from a collapsed building in the town while rescuers were trying to reach two other people from the structure. Several houses also collapsed in the nearby village of Golcuk, he said. The minaret of a mosque also tumbled down in the village. Health Minister Kemal Memisoglu said on X that four people were being treated in hospital. None of them were in life-threatening condition, he said. 'Our hope is to get through this without any loss of life," Ahmet Akin, the mayor of the provincial capital, which is also called Balikesir, told HaberTurk. Turkey's Disaster and Emergency Management Agency said the earthquake was followed by several aftershocks, including one measuring 4.6, and urged citizens not to enter damaged buildings. President Recep Tayyip Erdogan issued a statement wishing all affected citizens a speedy recovery. "May God protect our country from any kind of disaster,' he wrote on X. 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 Independent
10-08-2025
- Politics
- The Independent
Magnitude 6.1 earthquake strikes Turkey, causing about a dozen buildings to collapse
A magnitude 6.1 earthquake struck Turkey's northwestern province of Balikesir on Sunday, causing about a dozen buildings to collapse, an official said. At least two people were trapped in the debris of a collapsed building. The earthquake, with an epicenter in the town of Sindirgi, sent shocks that were felt some 200 kilometers (125 miles) to the north in Istanbul, a city of more than 16 million people. Sindirgi Mayor Serkan Sak told the nationwide HaberTurk television broadcaster that four people were rescued from a collapsed building in the town while rescuers were trying to reach two other people from the structure. Several houses also collapsed in the nearby village of Golcuk, he said. The minaret of a mosque also tumbled down in the village. Health Minister Kemal Memisoglu said on X that four people were being treated in hospital. None of them were in life-threatening condition, he said. 'Our hope is to get through this without any loss of life," Ahmet Akin, the mayor of the provincial capital, which is also called Balikesir, told HaberTurk. Turkey's Disaster and Emergency Management Agency said the earthquake was followed by several aftershocks, including one measuring 4.6, and urged citizens not to enter damaged buildings. President Recep Tayyip Erdogan issued a statement wishing all affected citizens a speedy recovery. "May God protect our country from any kind of disaster,' he wrote on X. 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.
CBC
10-08-2025
- Climate
- CBC
6.1 magnitude earthquake rocks Turkey, collapsing buildings
A 6.1 magnitude earthquake struck Turkey's northwestern province of Balikesir on Sunday, causing about a dozen buildings to collapse, an official said. At least two people were trapped in the debris of a collapsed building. The earthquake, with an epicentre in the town of Sindirgi, sent shocks that were felt some 200 kilometres away in Istanbul, a city of more than 16 million people. Sindirgi Mayor Serkan Sak told HaberTurk that four people were rescued from a collapsed building in the town while rescuers were trying to reach two other people from the structure. Several houses also collapsed in the nearby village of Golcuk, he said. The minaret of a mosque also tumbled down in the village. Turkey's Disaster and Emergency Management Agency said the earthquake was followed by several aftershocks, including one measuring 4.6, and urged citizens not to enter damaged buildings. Turkey sits on top of major fault lines and earthquakes are frequent. In 2023, a 7.8 magnitude 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 neighbouring Syria.
The Sun
10-08-2025
- Climate
- The Sun
Turkey rocked by 6.1 magnitude earthquake with buildings ‘flattened' and emergency crews scouring through rubble
TURKEY has been rocked by a 6.1 magnitude earthquake which has left buildings flattened. Emergency crews have been scouring the wreckage to rescue residents after the terrifying quake hit western Turkey. 2 2 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.
South China Morning Post
10-08-2025
- Climate
- South China Morning Post
Earthquake of magnitude 6.1 strikes Turkey's northwestern Balikesir province
A magnitude 6.1 earthquake struck Turkey's northwestern province of Balikesir on Sunday, causing about a dozen buildings to collapse, an official said. At least two people were trapped in the debris of a collapsed building. The earthquake, with an epicentre in the town of Sindirgi, sent shocks that were felt some 200km (125 miles) away in the capital Istanbul, a city of more than 16 million people. Sindirgi's mayor Serkan Sak told HaberTurk that four people were rescued from a collapsed building in the town while rescuers were trying to reach two other people from the structure. Several houses also collapsed in the nearby village of Golcuk, he said. The minaret of a mosque also tumbled down in the village. Turkey's Disaster and Emergency Management Agency said the earthquake was followed by several aftershocks, including one measuring 4.6, and urged citizens not to enter damaged buildings. Turkey sits on top of major fault lines and earthquakes are frequent.
