Magnitude 6.1 Earthquake Strikes Western Turkey: Buildings Damaged in Sindirgi Region

Oct 28, 2025 04:50 am CST

A powerful magnitude 6.1 earthquake struck Turkey's Balikesir province on Monday evening, centered in the town of Sindirgi. The tremors were felt across multiple regions including Istanbul, causing building damage but with no immediate reports of casualties. This marks the second major seismic event in the area since August, highlighting Turkey's vulnerability due to its position above major geological fault lines.