25.08.2025 02:38
In the Sındırgı district of Balıkesir, which was shaken by a 6.1 magnitude earthquake on August 11, aftershocks continue. Recently, three more frightening earthquakes with magnitudes of 4.8, 4.3, and 4.2 occurred in the region one after another. The tremors were felt in surrounding provinces, especially in Istanbul.
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In the Sındırgı district of Balıkesir, which was shaken by a 6.1 magnitude earthquake on August 11, aftershocks continue. Recently, three more earthquakes occurred in the region in quick succession.
THREE EARTHQUAKES IN BALIKESİR
According to information on the website of the Disaster and Emergency Management Authority (AFAD), a tremor measuring 4.8 in magnitude was recorded at 21:58, with its epicenter in the Sındırgı district of Balıkesir. It was determined that the earthquake occurred at a depth of 7 kilometers. Two minutes after this earthquake, another tremor measuring 4.2 in magnitude occurred. The region was shaken again at 22:14 by an earthquake measuring 4.3 in magnitude.
On the other hand, the Kandilli Observatory announced that the magnitude of the first earthquake was 5.0, the second earthquake was 4.2, and the third earthquake was 4.5.
FELT IN ISTANBUL AS WELL
All three earthquakes were felt in surrounding provinces, especially in Istanbul.
MINISTER YERLİKAYA: FIELD SCANS HAVE STARTED
In a statement following the earthquakes, Interior Minister Ali Yerlikaya expressed that field scanning operations have begun. In a statement on his social media account, Yerlikaya said, "A 4.8 magnitude earthquake has occurred in Balıkesir Sındırgı. All teams of AFAD and our relevant institutions have immediately started field scans regarding the earthquake felt in surrounding provinces. Developments are being monitored. I extend my best wishes to the citizens affected by the earthquake. May God protect our country and nation from disasters."
AFAD: NO NEGATIVE SITUATION FOUND
In a statement made by AFAD, it was reported that there is no negative situation. The statement on the institution's social media account said, "As of now, there is no negative situation following the earthquakes measuring 4.8 and 4.2 that occurred in the Sındırgı district of Balıkesir at 21:58 and 22:00. Field scanning operations are ongoing. We extend our best wishes to the affected citizens."
GOVERNOR USTAOĞLU: GET WELL SOON
Balıkesir Governor İsmail Ustaoğlu also shared on his social media account, "A 4.8 magnitude earthquake has occurred in our Sındırgı district. As of now, there is no negative situation. I extend my best wishes to the citizens affected by the earthquake. May God protect our country and nation from disasters."
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