A 6.1-magnitude earthquake struck the Sindirgi district of Balikesir on Sunday at 7:53 p.m. local time, the Disaster and Emergency Management Authority (AFAD) reported.

According to AFAD’s website, the earthquake’s epicenter was located in Sindirgi at a depth of 11 kilometers.

Meanwhile, Turkish Interior Minister Yerlikaya announced that there are currently no negative developments regarding the 6.1-magnitude earthquake that occurred in Balikesir.

Felt across region, including Istanbul

The Quake Was Felt Across Central Balikesir and in Nearby Provinces, Inclument Izmir, Kutahya, Yalova, Istanbul, Manisa, Usak, Aydin, Eskisehir, Sakarya, and Tekirdag.

A building collapsed in Sindirgi as a result of the earthquake, local authorities confirmed. Search and rescue efforts continue.

An infographic titled “6.1 magnitude earthquake hits western Türkiye” created in Istanbul, Türkiye on August 10, 2025. (AA Photo)

Sindirgi mayor says 10 buildings collapsed; search efforts continue

Three more tremors measuring 4.6, 4.1, and 4.0 occurred in Balikesir. The aftershocks measured 4.6, 4.1, and 4.0 in magnitude. The 4.6 quake struck at 8:01 p.m., the 4.1 at 8:04 p.m., and the 4.0 at 8:06 p.m., all with epicenters in Sindirgi.

The 4.6-magnitude earthquake occurred at a depth of 6.78 kilometers, the 4.1 at 7 kilometers, and the 4.0 at 16.07 kilometers, according to AFAD.

Sindirgi Mayor Serkan Sak provided an update, saying more than 10 buildings had collapsed.

“In the center of Sindirgi, four people were rescued from a location where six lived, and search efforts continue for two others. We have no information about any loss of life,” Sak said.

This is a developing story, details to follow…

August 10, 2025 09:03 PM GMT+03:00