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A strong earthquake shook western Turkey on Monday, the country’s emergency response agency said. Media reports said some buildings sustained damage, but there were no immediate reports of casualties. The magnitude 6.1 quake was centered in the town of Sindirgi in Balikesir province, according to the Disaster and Emergency Management agency, AFAD. It struck at…
Last Updated:October 28, 2025, 02:22 IST A 6.1 magnitude earthquake hit Sindirgi in Balikesir, Turkey, felt in Istanbul, Izmir, and Lesvos, Greece. Despite concerns, no casualties were reported The proximity of the earthquake to densely populated urban centers like Istanbul, Türkiye’s largest city with over 15 million residents, and Izmir, the country’s third-largest city, raised…
A strong earthquake rattled northwestern Turkey on Sunday, prompting residents to evacuate their homes, emergency officials reported. The 5.4-magnitude quake struck near the town of Simav in Kutahya province at a shallow depth of 8 kilometers (5 miles), according to Turkey’s disaster agency AFAD. The tremor occurred at 12.59 pm local time (0959 GMT) and…
Last Updated:August 10, 2025, 23:59 is A 6.2 magnitude earthquake hit western Turkey on August 10, causing damage, as reported by GFZ, Reuters, and BNO News. Western Turkey was hit by a powerful earthquake Sunday night. While early reports show damage, no casualties have yet been confirmed. (IMAGE: REUTERS) A strong earthquake measuring 6.2 on…