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Qatar Tribune
11-08-2025
- Qatar Tribune
Western Turkiye quake triggers over 200 aftershocks as two arrested
dpa Istanbul More than 200 aftershocks shook western Turkiye on Monday, hours after a 6.1-magnitude earthquake struck the region, as authorities announced the arrest of a building owner and contractor. The AFAD disaster control agency said it had recorded 237 aftershocks, 10 of them with a magnitude of at least 4, with epicentres in Balikesir province. Tremors continued into the afternoon. Many residents spent the night outdoors or in their cars due to fears of further quakes, Turkish media reported. The epicentres were located in the Sındırgıdistrict of Balikesir province, where at least one person was killed and 29 others injured in Sunday's main earthquake. The quake struck at a depth of 11 kilometres, with tremors felt as far away as Istanbul and Izmir, more than 200 kilometres away. Interior Minister Ali Yerlikaya said 16 houses had collapsed. Rescue work has now been completed, and inspections are under way to assess building damage, authorities said. Containers are being set up as temporary shelters. Justice Minister Yilmaz Tunç said the owner and the contractor of a three-storey building that collapsed had been arrested on suspicion of, among other charges, involuntary manslaughter.
LBCI
11-08-2025
- Climate
- LBCI
One killed in 6.1 magnitude earthquake in northwestern Turkey
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. The quake, which Turkey's AFAD disaster management authority said occurred at around 7:53 p.m., was felt in multiple provinces, including the country's biggest city, Istanbul. Yerlikaya said an 81-year-old person died after being rescued from rubble by emergency teams. He said search and rescue operations were now concluded and that there were no other signs of serious damage or casualties. 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. Reuters
Condé Nast Traveler
11-08-2025
- Climate
- Condé Nast Traveler
What to Know About the Latest Earthquake in Türkiye 2025
A powerful earthquake shook Türkiye's northwestern Balikesir province on Sunday night, killing at least one person, injuring dozens, and sending tremors as far as Istanbul and Izmir. The 6.1-magnitude quake struck near the inland district of Sindirgi at a shallow depth of about six miles, according to Türkiye's disaster agency AFAD. More than a dozen buildings and two mosque minarets collapsed in and around the epicenter, while residents across the Marmara and Aegean regions fled into the streets as strong aftershocks rippled through the night. Officials warned that the casualty toll could rise as inspections continue, and urged the public to avoid damaged structures amid ongoing aftershocks. Search and rescue teams, backed by local police and the Turkish gendarmerie, worked through the early hours to account for residents in the worst-hit areas. Below, see everything you need to know if you're traveling to Türkiye right now. This is a developing news story and will be updated with information as it becomes available. Which areas were impacted? As of Monday, August 11, authorities have now moved from active search-and-rescue operations into the damage assessment phase. In Sindirgi, entire blocks deemed unsafe remain sealed off behind police tape, with municipal teams carrying out door-to-door structural checks. Residents are being urged to stay well clear of any building showing visible damage until inspectors declare it safe, as aftershocks are expected to continue for several days. Officials are also warning of the heightened risk of falling debris, particularly around older or unreinforced structures. The worst impacts were concentrated in Sindirgi and parts of rural Balikesir, where damaged buildings, cordoned-off streets, and access restrictions remain in place.
Jordan Times
11-08-2025
- General
- Jordan Times
One killed, dozens injured, as quake hits western Turkey
ANKARA — A 6.1-magnitude quake struck Sindirgi in western Turkey on Sunday, the Turkish disaster management agency (AFAD) said, killing at least one person and injuring dozens more. The quake was felt across several cities in the west of the country, including Istanbul and the tourist hotspot of Izmir. "An 81-year-old person died soon after having been rescued from under the rubble," Turkish Interior Minister Ali Yerlikaya told journalists at Sindirgi, the epicentre of the quake. Another 29 people had been injured, but not seriously, he added. The quake collapsed 16 buildings in Sindirgi and its surroundings, of which four were inhabited, including a three-storey building in the city centre, he said. Several people were pulled alive from the rubble of the three-storey building, where six people were living. The person who died had also been buried under the rubble there before being freed. Earlier, Mayor Serkan Sak had told Turkish private channel NTV: "Four were rescued from the rubble." Efforts to extract two others were ongoing, he added. Some 319 first responders were deployed to the affected zone, AFAD said. The quake hit at 7:53 pm (1653 GMT), with some 20 aftershocks ranging from 3.5 to 4.6 magnitude, according to AFAD. Turkey is crisscrossed by several geological fault lines which have previously caused catastrophes in the country. A quake in February 2023 in the southwest killed at least 53,000 people and devastated Antakya, site of the ancient city of Antioch. At the beginning of July, a 5.8-magnitude tremor in the same region resulted in one death and injured 69 people.
See - Sada Elbalad
11-08-2025
- Entertainment
- See - Sada Elbalad
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
