27.10.2025 23:54
After the 6.1 magnitude earthquake that occurred in the Sındırgı district of Balıkesir, President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan stated, "I extend my best wishes to our citizens affected by the earthquake. We are closely monitoring the situation." Health Minister Kemal Memişoğlu said that there have been no negative reports received so far.
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A frightening earthquake occurred in Balıkesir.
EARTHQUAKE OF 6.1 MAGNITUDE IN SINDIRGI According to information on the website of the Disaster and Emergency Management Authority (AFAD), a tremor of 6.1 magnitude was recorded with its epicenter in the district of Sındırgı. It was determined that the earthquake occurred at a depth of 5.99 kilometers. The earthquake was felt in many provinces, including Çanakkale and Istanbul, as well as Tekirdağ, Bursa, İzmir, and Manisa. After the tremor, which caused a brief panic, citizens exited their homes.
PRESIDENT ERDOĞAN: I SEND MY WISHES FOR A SPEEDY RECOVERY President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, in a statement following the earthquake, conveyed his wishes for a speedy recovery to the citizens affected by the tremor and stated that they are closely monitoring the process. The statement made by President Erdoğan on his social media account is as follows: "I send my wishes for a speedy recovery to our citizens affected by the earthquake that occurred in the Sındırgı district of Balıkesir and was felt in surrounding provinces. Our AFAD, along with other relevant units, is diligently continuing its field inspections and control efforts. We are also closely monitoring the process. May God protect our country and nation from all kinds of disasters."
MINISTER YERLİKAYA: AFAD AND RELEVANT INSTITUTIONS IMMEDIATELY STARTED FIELD SURVEYS Interior Minister Ali Yerlikaya reported that AFAD and relevant institutions have immediately started field surveys. In a statement on his social media account, Minister Yerlikaya said: "An earthquake of 6.1 magnitude has occurred in Balıkesir Sındırgı. All teams of AFAD and our relevant institutions have immediately started field surveys regarding the earthquake felt in surrounding provinces. I send my wishes for a speedy recovery to our citizens affected by the earthquake. May God protect our country and nation from disasters."
MINISTER MEMİŞOĞLU: NO NEGATIVE REPORTS REPORTED Health Minister Kemal Memişoğlu reported that there have been no negative reports communicated to the ministry units. In a statement on his social media account, Minister Memişoğlu said, "I send my wishes for a speedy recovery to all our citizens affected by the 6.1 magnitude earthquake that occurred in Balıkesir Sındırgı and was felt in surrounding provinces. We are closely monitoring the process in coordination with all relevant institutions. So far, there have been no negative reports communicated to our ministry units. May God protect our country and nation from all kinds of disasters."
MINISTER URALOĞLU: THERE IS CURRENTLY NO ISSUE IN OUR COMMUNICATION INFRASTRUCTURE Transport and Infrastructure Minister Abdülkadir Uraloğlu stated that there is currently no issue in the communication infrastructure following the earthquake: "I send my wishes for a speedy recovery to all our citizens affected by the 6.1 magnitude earthquake that occurred in the Sındırgı district of Balıkesir and was felt in surrounding provinces. Although there is currently no issue in our communication infrastructure, all our teams are continuing their work in the field diligently. May God protect our country and nation from all kinds of disasters."
BALIKESIR GOVERNOR USTAOĞLU: FIELD SURVEYS HAVE STARTED Balıkesir Governor İsmail Ustaoğlu stated on social media, "An earthquake of 6.1 magnitude has occurred in our Sındırgı district. AFAD and our relevant institutions have started field surveys with all their teams. I send my wishes for a speedy recovery to our citizens affected by the earthquake. May God protect our country and nation from disasters."
ISTANBUL GOVERNORATE: NO DAMAGE REPORTS RECEIVED SO FAR In a statement made on the official social media account of the Istanbul Governorate, the following expressions were included: "The field teams and relevant units are continuing their assessment work following the 6.1 magnitude earthquake that occurred in Balıkesir Sındırgı. So far, no damage reports have been received in our Istanbul, and our relevant units will continue their work throughout the night. We send our wishes for a speedy recovery to all our citizens. May God protect our country and nation from all kinds of disasters."
AFAD'S WARNING NOT TO ENTER DAMAGED BUILDINGS AFAD warned against entering damaged buildings in the region following the earthquake. In a statement made by the institution, it was emphasized that entering damaged buildings in the area after the earthquake should be avoided, stating, "Do not stay near risky buildings. Continue your communication via short message service (SMS) and internet-based messaging applications.
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Follow the warnings of official units.
GUIDE ON "WHAT TO DO AFTER AN EARTHQUAKE" FROM THE COMMUNICATION DIRECTORATE The Presidency's Communication Directorate published a guide on "What to do after an earthquake" following the earthquake:
First, ensure your own safety. Then check if there is anyone around you that you can help. Fires that occur after earthquakes are quite common secondary disasters. Therefore, if you smell gas, turn off the gas valve. Open the windows and doors. Leave the building immediately. Clean up any spilled hazardous materials. Place displaced telephone receivers back on the phone. Take your emergency bag with you and head to your neighborhood meeting point. Listen to warnings that will be made to you through mass communication tools such as radio and television. Keep streets and roads clear for emergency vehicles. After every major earthquake, there are always aftershocks. Aftershocks become less frequent over time and their magnitudes decrease. Aftershocks can cause damage to already damaged buildings. Therefore, do not enter damaged buildings until all tremors have completely stopped. The same precautions taken during the main earthquake should also be followed during aftershocks. Use short message service (SMS) and internet-based messaging applications for your communications. Avoid making phone calls except in life-threatening situations! ```