10.11.2025 10:54
The Sındırgı district of Balıkesir continues to shake like a cradle following two major earthquakes measuring 6.1 that occurred on August 10 and October 27. According to the latest information from AFAD, a new earthquake measuring 4.4 has occurred in Sındırgı. The tremor, which occurred at a depth of 10.38 kilometers in the disaster area declared Sındırgı, caused great panic in the surrounding provinces as well.
While Turkey continues to shake like a cradle after the earthquakes centered in Kahramanmaraş on February 6, alarming news is coming from Balıkesir.
THE REGION IS SHAKING LIKE A CRADLE
According to AFAD data, a new earthquake measuring 4.4 occurred at 09:41 in the Sındırgı district of Balıkesir, where aftershocks have been relentless following the earthquakes measuring 6.1 that occurred on August 10 and October 27.
GREAT PANIC 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 10.38 kilometers, was felt in surrounding provinces, including Istanbul and Izmir.
15 THOUSAND AFTERSHOCKS OCCURRED, DISTRICT DECLARED DISASTER AREA
Experts, who announced that approximately 15 thousand aftershocks have occurred since the first 6.1 earthquake on August 10, describe this situation as a "earthquake storm." Around 1600 independent units in the region have suffered moderate to severe damage. Following the series of earthquakes, Sındırgı was declared a disaster area.
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 6.1 magnitude earthquake that occurred on October 27. Some shopkeepers in the district center are opening their stores after making repairs, while citizens continue to meet their daily needs at the closed market in Sındırgı.
Damage assessment studies conducted by the Ministry of Environment, Urbanization and Climate Change teams are also ongoing. The demolition of buildings identified as severely 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 Balıkesir Governorship, 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 officials, and representatives of relevant institutions attended the meeting. The completed damage assessment studies by the Ministry of Environment, Urbanization and Climate Change teams and the current status of the containers being set up under AFAD's temporary shelter services 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 to be demolished in Sındırgı district with AFAD officials. In the statement, it was noted, "All institutions and organizations of our state are working hand in hand to erase the traces of the disaster and continue to stand by our nation with all their resources."