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Daily Mirror
4 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."
Daily Record
5 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."
