an hour agoMagnitude quake 6.1 destroyed buildings in Turkey, research under ruins follow
Periskopi(8 months ago)
(8 months ago)The 6.1 magnitude quake, which occurred at 10:48 p.m. on Monday evening in Balıkesir's Sındırgı district, caused great destruction. According to AFAD data, the earthquake, which took place at a depth of approximately 5,9 km, also felt in surrounding provinces. With the first dawn of the morning, the effects of the earthquake were [...]
The 6.1 magnitude quake that occurred at 10:48 p.m. on Monday evening in Sındırgı district of Balıkissir caused great destruction.
According to AFAD data, the earthquake, which took place at a depth of approximately 5,9 km, also felt in surrounding provinces.
With the first morning dawn, the effects of the earthquake became evident, Turkish media write.
In the perceived quake in the center of the district and surrounding provinces, three buildings were completely destroyed and many other buildings were severely damaged.
It was determined that the earthquake, which was felt in many provinces in the areas of Marmara and Aegean, including Balıkesir, Izmir, Bursa, Istanbul, Tekirdağ, Kocael and Sarkaya took place at a depth of 5,99km.
Not reported so far for victims.
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(@egede sons) October 27, 2025
