06.11.2025 21:00
Due to the aftershocks that occurred in succession, the Sındırgı district of Balıkesir, which was declared a "Disaster Area Affecting General Life," shook again. In the district, an earthquake measuring 3.6 occurred first, followed by another measuring 4.3 just 4 minutes later.
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An earthquake measuring 3.6 occurred in the Sındırgı district of Balıkesir, followed by another measuring 4.3 four minutes later.
EARTHQUAKE STORM IN BALIKESIR
After the earthquakes measuring 6.1 that occurred on August 10 and October 27, aftershocks have been continuing in the Sındırgı district of Balıkesir. The earthquake storm continues as Sındırgı has shaken again, causing anxious waiting due to the aftershocks.
TWO EARTHQUAKES MEASURING 3.6 AND 4.3
Due to the consecutive aftershocks, on the previous day, an earthquake measuring 3.6 occurred in Sındırgı, which was declared a "Disaster Area," at 19:11. AFAD announced that the earthquake occurred at a depth of 13.3 kilometers. Four minutes after this tremor, an earthquake measuring 4.3 occurred. According to AFAD information, this earthquake occurred at a depth of 9.6 kilometers.
On the other hand, AK Party Deputy Chairman and Balıkesir MP Belgin Uygur provided the following information regarding the ongoing work in the region in a statement made the previous day: "
22,616 BUILDINGS IDENTIFIED
With the rapid completion of damage assessment studies, we continue to work in the field with all our resources. We have completed the identification of 33,813 independent units in 22,616 buildings. During this process, the need for strengthening or renovation was determined for 898 independent units in 560 buildings.
We have allocated 25 million TL in resources for the housing needs of our citizens. In this context;
- 2 million 500 thousand TL emergency aid allocation to Sındırgı Municipality,
- 35 thousand TL to 7 neighborhood headmen,
- 2 million 140 thousand TL relocation assistance to 107 households,
- 6 million 600 thousand TL relocation and housing support to 60 households,
- 104 thousand TL in goods assistance to 2 households,
- A total of 8 million 740 thousand TL cash support to 167 families.
All 293 applications for container installations have been evaluated;
- 40 containers were installed in Sındırgı center and 69 in rural areas.
- 6 containers were sent to Bigadiç, and families were settled.
- The ground for 11 prefabricated business areas of 450 m² on Culture Street has been prepared.
- 112 m² multipurpose tents have been set up in mosque areas, and the installation of 400 m² prefabricated mosques for Şerifpaşa and Sanayi Mosques is ongoing.
- 25 animal tents have been sent to our producers, 18 of which have been delivered.
After the earthquake that occurred on August 10;
- 385 village houses in Sındırgı and Bigadiç,
- 135 residences, 11 workplaces, and
- We held the groundbreaking ceremony for 1 mosque together with our Minister Mr. Murat Kurum.
- During that process, we placed 100 earthquake-affected families in the available TOKİ residences.
Yes... This table you see reflects the determination of the state, the solidarity of the nation, and our sense of responsibility. We are working, achieving results, and standing by our citizens."
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