Balikesir, Aug 11: A 6.1 magnitude earthquake struck the Sindirgi district of Balikesir province in Turkey on Saturday at 19:53 local time, according to the Disaster and Emergency Management Presidency (AFAD).
The tremor was felt in several neighboring provinces, including Manisa, Izmir, Usak, and Bursa. AFAD reported that seven aftershocks, each with a magnitude above 3.0, have occurred since the initial quake.
In response to the earthquake, AFAD has activated the Turkey Disaster Response Plan (TAMP), deploying personnel and vehicles from various provincial directorates to assist in search and rescue operations. The affected areas are under continuous monitoring, with representatives from all disaster response teams gathering at the AFAD Presidency Disaster and Emergency Management Center to coordinate efforts.
AFAD issued a statement that reads, “On August 10, 2025, at 19:53, a 6.1 magnitude earthquake occurred in the Sindirgi district of Balikesir province. The earthquake was felt in the provinces of Manisa, Izmir, Usak, and Bursa. So far, a total of seven aftershocks with a magnitude above 3.0 have occurred. Field surveys are ongoing, and personnel and vehicles have been dispatched from AFAD Provincial Directorates in Çanakkale, Izmir, Afyonkarahisar, Usak, Bursa, Sakarya, Kutahya, Bilecik, Manisa, and Kocaeli to support search and rescue operations.”
The statement continued, “The Turkey Disaster Response Plan (TAMP) has been activated, and representatives of all disaster groups will gather at the AFAD Presidency Disaster and Emergency Management Center. We extend our best wishes to the affected citizens. Developments are being monitored.”
The situation is being carefully tracked, and more updates will be provided as information becomes available.
