"Balıkesir is like a cradle! After the 6.1 magnitude earthquake, more than 100 aftershocks occurred."

28.10.2025 07:54

After the 6.1 magnitude earthquake that occurred in Sındırgı, Balıkesir, more than 100 aftershocks were recorded, the largest of which was 4.4. Schools in Balıkesir were closed today, and 18 people were injured during the earthquake. While the Turkey Disaster Response Plan was activated, Interior Minister Ali Yerlikaya stated that 504 reports had been received, including 25 reports of building damage.

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A 6.1 magnitude earthquake occurred in the Sındırgı district of Balıkesir on October 27 at 22:48. The earthquake was also felt in Istanbul and surrounding provinces. A 6.1 magnitude earthquake had also occurred in the same region on August 10, 2025.

However, this time the depth of the earthquake was closer to the surface. This caused the intensity of the earthquake to be felt more strongly. AFAD announced the depth of the tremor as 5.9 kilometers.

3 BUILDINGS AND A SHOP COLLAPSED

Three buildings and a shop that were heavily damaged in the August 10 earthquake collapsed. The evacuation of the buildings prevented loss of life.

AFTERSHOCKS CONTINUE

After this earthquake, more than 100 aftershocks occurred, the largest of which was 4.4.

MINISTER YERLİKAYA: WE RECEIVED REPORTS OF 25 STRUCTURAL DAMAGES

After the 6.1 earthquake in Balıkesir Sındırgı, the Turkey Disaster Response Plan was activated. With the activation of the plan, Interior Minister Ali Yerlikaya and AFAD President Ali Hamza Pehlivan went to the region. Minister Yerlikaya stated that they received 504 reports, including 25 structural damage reports, and said, "The reports are being evaluated one by one."

SCHOOLS CLOSED FOR 1 DAY

According to a statement from the Balıkesir Governorship, education was suspended for 1 day across the province due to the earthquake. Additionally, it was announced that pregnant and disabled personnel working in public institutions would be considered on administrative leave. Schools were also closed in 5 districts of Manisa. It was announced that education was suspended for one day in the districts of Akhisar, Soma, Demirci, Kırıkağaç, and Gördes.

BALIKESIR GOVERNOR USTAOĞLU: 4 OF 22 INJURED HAVE BEEN DISCHARGED

In a statement made at 01:30, Balıkesir Governor İsmail Ustaoğlu announced that three buildings that were heavily damaged in the previous earthquake and were uninhabited, as well as a two-story shop in the center of Sındırgı, had collapsed. Ustaoğlu stated that there were no casualties, saying, "We have 22 citizens who applied to our hospitals. Four of them have been discharged. There is no citizen with a life-threatening condition."

MAYOR AKIN: WE ARE ON ALERT

Balıkesir Metropolitan Mayor Ahmet Akın stated, "We are all on alert. When we go there, we will have the opportunity to examine in more detail. There are some reports, but we need to be clear about these matters. Right now, we are with our citizens regarding the situation of this earthquake, we are at their service."

"THERE WAS NOT THIS MUCH PANIC IN THE FIRST EARTHQUAKE"

NTV Regional Representative Merih Ak reported that there was panic during the earthquake in Izmir, saying, "We felt the aftershocks much more than the earthquake itself, and they lasted longer. There was not this much panic during the earthquake on August 10; people rushed to open areas. The Kordon in Alsancak was flooded with people, and traffic was jammed."

PRESIDENT ERDOĞAN: FIELD INSPECTION WORKS CONTINUE

President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan stated in a social media post regarding the earthquake: "I extend my best wishes to our citizens affected by the earthquake that occurred in the Sındırgı district of Balıkesir and was felt in our surrounding provinces. Our AFAD, along with other relevant units, is meticulously continuing field inspection and control works. We are also closely monitoring the process. May God protect our country and nation from all kinds of disasters."

AFAD: DO NOT ENTER DAMAGED BUILDINGS

The Disaster and Emergency Management Authority (AFAD) warned against entering damaged buildings in the region. In a statement from AFAD, it was stated, "Do not stay around risky buildings. Maintain your communication through short message service (SMS) and internet-based messaging applications. Follow the warnings of official units."