A powerful earthquake measuring 6.0 on the Richter scale struck western Turkey near Sindirgi in Balikesir province early Tuesday morning. According to the United States Geological Survey (USGS), the quake occurred around 8 kilometers southeast of Sindirgi at a depth of 10 kilometers, between 1:18 a.m. and 5:30 a.m. Strong tremors were felt across Izmir, Istanbul, Bursa, and neighboring areas. Several buildings reportedly collapsed in Sindirgi and Istanbul, leading to significant property damage, though officials have confirmed that no casualties have been reported so far.
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Strong 6.2 ⚡️Magnitude Earthquake strikes turkey with dozens of after quakes felt many buildings have collapsed or have damage⚡️ pic.twitter.com/ZCetXr58Ey— Todd Paron🇺🇸🇬🇷🎧👽 (@tparon) October 27, 2025
Turkey’s Disaster and Emergency Management Authority (AFAD) reported that the quake’s depth was approximately 5.99 kilometers (3.72 miles). It added that mild tremors were also recorded in Manisa. Authorities have warned that aftershocks may continue for the next two days and urged residents to stay alert. As of now, Balikesir has recorded 14 separate tremors following the main quake. Emergency teams have been deployed to assess damage and ensure public safety in the affected areas.
Turkey, located on several major fault lines, is highly prone to seismic activity. The country has witnessed numerous devastating earthquakes in the past, including the catastrophic 7.8 magnitude quake in 2023 that claimed over 53,000 lives and destroyed thousands of homes and buildings across the southern and southeastern provinces. The latest tremor has once again highlighted the persistent vulnerability of the region to natural disasters.