A 6.1 magnitude earthquake struck Balikesir, Türkiye, felt in Istanbul and surrounding provinces. AFAD reported the quake at 11km depth, followed by aftershocks. Initial reports indicate one building collapse in Sindirgi.
A powerful earthquake measuring 6.1 on the Richter scale struck western Türkiye on Sunday evening, according to the country’s Disaster and Emergency Management Authority (AFAD). The tremor occurred at approximately 7:53 pm local time in the Balikesir province, situated near Istanbul, and was felt across several provinces.
AFAD reported that the quake struck at a depth of 11 km (6.8 miles). The German Research Centre for Geosciences (GFZ) registered it at a magnitude of 6.19 and a depth of 10 km.
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