Earthquakes have been posing a serious threat for the past few days. In this situation, a powerful earthquake was recorded in turkey tonight. The German Seismological Center has reported that the earthquake was recorded at 6.1 on the Richter scale. The earthquake occurred at a depth of 11 km in western Turkey. The earthquake was recorded at 7.15 pm local time in the country. Details about the damage caused by the earthquake are not yet known. But people have felt the effects of the earthquake in the Balıkesir province near Istanbul.
The quake caused 16 buildings and two mosque minarets to collapse, primarily impacting derelict or unused structures. Tragically, one elderly woman died after being rescued from the rubble, and at least 29 others were injured, though none of the injuries were reported as serious. Multiple aftershocks occurred, including one of magnitude 4.6, and authorities have advised residents to avoid entering damaged buildings. Emergency teams, including AFAD, are actively inspecting surrounding regions, including Istanbul. So far, no additional casualties or significant damage have been reported beyond Balıkesir. This event stands out as one of the more powerful earthquakes in turkey since the catastrophic 2023 Turkey–Syria earthquakes, which had a magnitude of 7.8 and caused widespread devastation. turkey remains one of the world’s most seismically active regions, and such tremors underscore the ongoing need for preparedness and resilient infrastructure.
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Sowmiya Sriram

11/08/2025 09:51 AM