Fatal 6.1-Magnitude Earthquake Rocks Western Turkey, One Dead and Dozens Injured
Fatal 6.1-Magnitude Earthquake Rocks Western Turkey, One Dead and Dozens Injured A powerful 6.1-magnitude earthquake struck the Sindirgi district of Balikesir province in western Turkey on Sunday, August 10, 2025, at approximately 19:53 local time. The Turkish disaster management agency (AFAD) confirmed that the tremor resulted in at least one fatality and dozens of injuries. The shallow quake, with an epicentre depth of around 10-11 kilometres, caused approximately a dozen buildings to collapse in the affected area. Residents across several…