28.10.2025 08:32
A 6.1 magnitude earthquake that occurred in the Sındırgı district of Balıkesir caused destruction. The collapsed buildings were captured by drone footage at dawn.
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A 6.1 magnitude earthquake occurred in the Sındırgı district of Balıkesir at 22:48, causing significant destruction. According to AFAD data, the earthquake occurred at a depth of approximately 5.9 kilometers and was felt in surrounding provinces.
AFTERSHOCKS CONTINUE
After this earthquake, more than 100 aftershocks occurred, the largest of which was 4.4.
TURKEY'S DISASTER RESPONSE PLAN ACTIVATED
Following the 6.1 earthquake in Balıkesir Sındırgı, Turkey's 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 there were 504 reports, including 25 structural damage reports, and said, "The reports are being evaluated one by one."
3 BUILDINGS COLLAPSED, SOME BUILDINGS HAVE HEAVY DAMAGE
With the first light of dawn, the effects of the earthquake were revealed. While 3 buildings completely collapsed in the district center and surrounding provinces, many buildings also sustained heavy damage.
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