Turkey's 6.1 Magnitude Earthquake Claims One Life in Balikesir Province
A devastating earthquake has hit Turkey's Balikesir province, leaving one dead and buildings in ruins.
In Balikesir, Turkey, a powerful 6.1 magnitude earthquake struck on Sunday evening, resulting in the tragic death of an 81-year-old woman. She succumbed to her injuries shortly after being rescued from rubble in the town of Sindirgi, the epicenter of the seismic event. Sixteen buildings collapsed, injuring 29 others. The quake, recorded at 19:53 local time (16:53 GMT), was felt strongly in Istanbul as well. Interior Minister Ali Yerlikaya confirmed the completion of search and rescue operations and stated there were no further signs of severe damage. In response to the disaster, President Recep Tayyip Erdogan expressed his condolences and pledged support for recovery efforts. Visuals from Sindirgi illustrate the extensive destruction, contrasting against the backdrop of Turkey's historical vulnerability to earthquakes, underlined by the catastrophic seismic disaster in February 2023 that resulted in over 50,000 fatalities across the region.
A devastating earthquake has hit Turkey's Balikesir province, leaving one dead and buildings in ruins.
In Balikesir, Turkey, a powerful 6.1 magnitude earthquake struck on Sunday evening, resulting in the tragic death of an 81-year-old woman. She succumbed to her injuries shortly after being rescued from rubble in the town of Sindirgi, the epicenter of the seismic event. Sixteen buildings collapsed, injuring 29 others. The quake, recorded at 19:53 local time (16:53 GMT), was felt strongly in Istanbul as well. Interior Minister Ali Yerlikaya confirmed the completion of search and rescue operations and stated there were no further signs of severe damage. In response to the disaster, President Recep Tayyip Erdogan expressed his condolences and pledged support for recovery efforts. Visuals from Sindirgi illustrate the extensive destruction, contrasting against the backdrop of Turkey's historical vulnerability to earthquakes, underlined by the catastrophic seismic disaster in February 2023 that resulted in over 50,000 fatalities across the region.
