22.09.2025 00:51
A 4.9 magnitude earthquake occurred in the Sındırgı district of Balıkesir. The tremor caused significant concern among the residents. Images from the area showed many citizens leaving their homes and taking to the streets. It was also reported that some citizens decided to spend the night in their vehicles.
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A frightening earthquake occurred in Balıkesir at midnight.
EARTHQUAKE OF MAGNITUDE 4.9 IN SINDIRGI
According to the data from the Disaster and Emergency Management Authority (AFAD), an earthquake of magnitude 4.9 was recorded at 00:05 with its epicenter in the district of Sındırgı.
FELT IN SURROUNDING PROVINCES
The earthquake, which occurred at a depth of 7 kilometers, was felt not only in Balıkesir and its districts but also in Istanbul, Yalova, Bursa, Izmir, and Çanakkale along with their districts.
CAUSED GREAT ANXIETY
Citizens who rushed to the streets due to the tremor experienced great anxiety. Footage from the region showed many citizens leaving their homes and taking to the streets. It was reported that some citizens decided to spend the night in their vehicles.
AFAD: NO NEGATIVE SITUATION EXISTS
In a statement from AFAD, it was said, "As of now, there is no negative situation following the 4.9 magnitude earthquake that occurred in the Sındırgı district of Balıkesir. Field scanning activities are ongoing."
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