02.11.2025 19:04
On August 10 and October 27, Balıkesir's Sındırgı district, which has been shaking like a cradle due to the 6.1 magnitude earthquakes, experienced another frightening earthquake. According to the latest data from AFAD, a tremor measuring 4.3 in magnitude occurred in Sındırgı, with a depth of 14.13 kilometers, causing panic in the surrounding provinces as well.
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Turkey continues to shake like a cradle after the earthquakes centered in Kahramanmaraş on February 6, while another alarming news has come from Balıkesir.
AFAD ANNOUNCED AS A LATEST UPDATE
According to AFAD data, a new earthquake with a magnitude of 4.3 occurred in the Sındırgı district of Balıkesir, where aftershocks have been relentless following the earthquakes of magnitude 6.1 that occurred on August 10 and October 27.
GREAT PANIC ALSO EXPERIENCED IN SURROUNDING PROVINCES
According to information on the website of the Disaster and Emergency Management Authority (AFAD), the tremor, which occurred at a depth of 14.13 kilometers, caused great panic in surrounding provinces as well.
CITIZENS ARE TRYING TO RETURN TO DAILY LIFE
On the other hand, citizens in the Sındırgı district of Balıkesir are trying to return to their daily lives after the earthquake of magnitude 6.1 that occurred on October 27. While some shopkeepers in the district center are opening their stores after repairs, citizens continue to meet their daily needs at the Sındırgı covered market.
Damage assessment studies conducted by the Ministry of Environment, Urbanization and Climate Change teams are also ongoing. The demolition of buildings identified as heavily damaged is being carried out in a controlled manner. Authorities are warning citizens not to enter damaged structures. While the work of institutions and organizations continues in the district, citizens are also trying to return to their routine lives.
AFAD'S "ASSESSMENT AND COORDINATION" MEETING
The Disaster and Emergency Management Authority (AFAD) held an "Assessment and Coordination Meeting" regarding the ongoing work in the district following the earthquake in Sındırgı, Balıkesir, on October 27. According to a statement from AFAD, the meeting was held in coordination with the AFAD Presidency and the Governorship of Balıkesir, regarding the work initiated under the Turkey Disaster Response Plan (TAMP) and the Turkey Post-Disaster Recovery Plan (TASİP), which continues in cooperation with relevant institutions and organizations.
AFAD President Ali Hamza Pehlivan, Balıkesir Governor İsmail Ustaoğlu, Balıkesir MPs, General Director of Construction Affairs of the Ministry of Environment and Urbanization, Sındırgı district governor, Mayor, AFAD executives, and representatives of relevant institutions attended the meeting. During the meeting, the damage assessment studies completed by the teams of the Ministry of Environment, Urbanization and Climate Change and the current status of the containers being set up under the temporary shelter services by AFAD were discussed. Assessments and evaluations were made regarding other works in the district center and rural neighborhoods.
After the meeting, Pehlivan inspected the evacuation and demolition works of buildings identified as urgently needing demolition in the Sındırgı district with AFAD executives. In the statement, it was noted, "All institutions and organizations of our state are working shoulder to shoulder to erase the traces of the disaster and continue to stand by our nation with all their resources."
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