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Mint
2 days ago
- Climate
- Mint
Turkey Earthquake: 6.1 magnitude tremor hits Balikesir province, one dead, 16 buildings collapsed
An earthquake of 6.1 magnitude struck the Sindirgi district of Balikesir province in Turkey on Saturday at 7:53 local time, Disaster and Emergency Management Presidency (AFAD) said. AFAD said in a statement, "On August 10, 2025, at 19:53, a 6.1 magnitude earthquake occurred in the Sindirgi district of Balikesir province. 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. 1. According to the AFAD, a total of seven aftershocks with a magnitude above 3.0 have occurred since then. The tremors were felt in neighbouring provinces, including Manisa, Izmir, Usak, and Bursa, as per news agency ANI. 2. 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. Yerlikaya said an 81-year-old person died after being rescued from rubble by emergency teams. She was being pulled out alive from the debris of a collapsed building in Sindirgi, he said. Four other people were rescued from the building. 3. Yerlikaya said a total of 16 buildings collapsed in the region -- most of them derelict and unused. Two mosque minarets also tumbled down, he said. 4. AFAD activated the Turkey Disaster Response Plan (TAMP) and dispatched personnel and vehicles from various provincial directorates to support search and rescue operations. 5. The affected areas are being closely monitored, and representatives of all disaster groups will gather at the AFAD Presidency Disaster and Emergency Management Center. 6. As of now, field surveys are ongoing. Personnel and vehicles have been dispatched from the AFAD Provincial Directorates of Çanakkale, Izmir, Afyonkarahisar, Usak, Bursa, Sakarya, Kutahya, Bilecik, Manisa, and Kocaeli to support search and rescue operations." 7. The situation is being closely monitored, and updates will be provided as more information becomes available.
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."
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.
News18
2 days ago
- Climate
- News18
Turkey hit by 6.1 magnitude earthquake, multiple aftershocks recorded
Ankara [Turkey], August 11 (ANI): A 6.1 magnitude earthquake struck the Sindirgi district of Balikesir province in Turkey on Saturday at 19:53 local time, Disaster and Emergency Management Presidency (AFAD) said. The tremor was felt in neighbouring provinces, including Manisa, Izmir, Usak, and Bursa. According to the AFAD, a total of seven aftershocks with a magnitude above 3.0 have occurred since has activated the Turkey Disaster Response Plan (TAMP) and dispatched personnel and vehicles from various provincial directorates to support search and rescue operations. The affected areas are being closely monitored, and representatives of all disaster groups will gather at the AFAD Presidency Disaster and Emergency Management a statement, AFAD said: 'On August 10, 2025, at 19:53, a 6.1 magnitude earthquake occurred in the Sindirgi district of Balikesir province. The earthquake was felt in the provinces of Manisa, Izmir, Usak, and Bursa. So far, a total of seven aftershocks with a magnitude above 3.0 have occurred. As of now, field surveys are ongoing. Personnel and vehicles have been dispatched from the AFAD Provincial Directorates of Çanakkale, Izmir, Afyonkarahisar, Usak, Bursa, Sakarya, Kutahya, Bilecik, Manisa, and Kocaeli to support search and rescue operations."'The Turkey Disaster Response Plan (TAMP) has been activated, and representatives of all disaster groups will gather at the AFAD Presidency Disaster and Emergency Management Center. We extend our best wishes to the affected citizens. Developments are being monitored," the post situation is being closely monitored, and updates will be provided as more information becomes available. (ANI)
Daily Record
2 days ago
- Climate
- Daily Record
Turkey struck by 6.1 magnitude earthquake as people trapped after buildings collapse
Two people remain trapped in rubble from a fallen building. A 6.1-magnitude earthquake has struck Turkey. Residents of Istanbul reported feeling tremors after the quake struck just before 8pm local time. The epicentre of the quake was in Balikesir, in the Marmara region on Sunday. Local media reports suggest that 10 buildings have so far collapsed in the disaster. Footage also emerged of a collapsed house on social media. Two people are understood to remain trapped in the rubble of a fallen building. Four people were rescued from the area after a search, the Mirror reports. Join the Daily Record WhatsApp community! Get the latest news sent straight to your messages by joining our WhatsApp community today. You'll receive daily updates on breaking news as well as the top headlines across Scotland. No one will be able to see who is signed up and no one can send messages except the Daily Record team. All you have to do is click here if you're on mobile, select 'Join Community' and you're in! If you're on a desktop, simply scan the QR code above with your phone and click 'Join Community'. We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners. If you don't like our community, you can check out any time you like. To leave our community click on the name at the top of your screen and choose 'exit group'. If you're curious, you can read our Privacy Notice. The disaster ministry (AFAS) said an additional seven aftershocks of 3.0-magnitude followed the initial 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."
