25.08.2025 11:47
A 4.8 magnitude earthquake occurred in the Sındırgı district of Balıkesir, followed by 221 aftershocks throughout the night. The largest aftershock measured 4.2 in magnitude. Geologist Prof. Dr. Okan Tüysüz, who commented on the situation, stated, "There have been non-natural aftershocks for 15 days here, and they are spreading over a very wide area."
Earthquakes that occurred in the Sındırgı district of Balıkesir were felt in surrounding provinces as well. The Disaster and Emergency Management Authority (AFAD) announced that a 4.8 magnitude earthquake was recorded at 21:58. After the first earthquake, two more tremors occurred at 22:00 with a magnitude of 4.2 and at 22:14 with a magnitude of 4.3.
HUNDREDS OF AFTERSHOCKS THROUGHOUT THE NIGHT
Sındırgı was shaken by hundreds of earthquakes throughout the night, most of which were below 3.0. According to AFAD data, as of 07:00 in the morning, the total number of aftershocks following the 4.8 magnitude earthquake reached 221.
AFAD: NO NEGATIVE SITUATION
In a statement made on AFAD's social media account, it was stated, "As of now, there is no negative situation following the earthquakes that occurred in the Sındırgı district of Balıkesir. Field scanning works are ongoing. We extend our best wishes to the affected citizens."
STATEMENT FROM YERLİKAYA AND GOVERNOR USTAOĞLU
Interior Minister Ali Yerlikaya stated that field scans have begun, saying, "After the earthquake felt in surrounding provinces, all teams of AFAD and our relevant institutions have immediately started their work in the field. Developments are being closely monitored."
Balıkesir Governor İsmail Ustaoğlu also informed the public with the words, "As of now, there is no negative situation. I extend my best wishes to the citizens affected by the earthquake."
"THERE ARE 2 UNNATURAL SITUATIONS"
Geologist Prof. Dr. Okan Tüysüz, in his assessment on NTV, stated, "There are two unnatural situations here: the continuous aftershocks for 15 days and their spread over a very wide area. This indicates a situation related to the underground structure of the region."
Tüysüz noted that there is no expectation of a major earthquake in the region, stating, "It is not expected that the fault will produce a larger earthquake after the 6.1 magnitude earthquake. There is no need to panic. However, I advise against entering damaged houses. Aftershocks seem to last for a long time."
IT HAD SHAKEN WITH A MAGNITUDE OF 6.1
A 6.1 magnitude earthquake occurred in Sındırgı on August 10. Since that day, aftershocks have been ongoing in the region.