28.10.2025 00:31
Following the 6.1 magnitude earthquake that occurred in the Sındırgı district of Balıkesir, seismologist Naci Görür provided the first assessment. In his post, Görür stated, "It is already continuing to break apart, producing earthquakes in the horst (Gördes, Demirci, Selendi, Uşak) where the KKD grabens have developed. Stay away from damaged houses."
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The 6.1 magnitude earthquake that occurred in the Sındırgı district of Balıkesir caused great panic in many cities, especially in Balıkesir.
The earthquake occurred at 22:48 with a magnitude of 6.1. AFAD stated that the earthquake took place at a depth of 5.99 kilometers.
FELT IN SURROUNDING PROVINCES
The earthquake was felt not only in Balıkesir but also in İzmir, Bursa, Istanbul, and Kocaeli; citizens experienced great panic.
MINISTER YERLİKAYA: 3 BUILDINGS AND 1 SHOP COLLAPSED
After reports of collapsed buildings in the region, Interior Minister Ali Yerlikaya announced that 3 buildings and 1 shop, which had been evacuated due to damage from the earthquake on August 10, had collapsed, and there were no casualties.
FIRST COMMENT FROM NACİ GÖRÜR
Following the 6.1 magnitude earthquake, the first assessment came from Seismologist Naci Görür. In his post, Görür stated, "An earthquake occurred in Aktaş-Sındırgı/Balıkesir. This area is a horst of a graben (Gediz). This horst is breaking apart. It is already continuing to produce earthquakes by breaking apart, with grabens developed on it (Gördes, Demirci, Selendi, Uşak). Stay away from damaged houses."
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