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Deadly 6.1 Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Turkey, One Confirmed Dead

Deadly 6.1 Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Turkey, One Confirmed Dead

Deadly 6.1 Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Turkey, One Confirmed Dead A powerful magnitude 6.1 earthquake struck Turkey’s northwestern province of Balikesir on Sunday, resulting in at least one confirmed fatality and leaving 29 people injured. The seismic event caused more than a dozen buildings to collapse, primarily derelict structures, alongside two mosque minarets. The epicenter of the quake was identified in the town of Sindirgi, with its tremors felt as far as Istanbul, approximately 200 kilometers (125 miles) to the north….

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Magnitude 6.1 Earthquake Rocks Turkey’s Balikesir Province, Buildings Collapse

Magnitude 6.1 Earthquake Rocks Turkey’s Balikesir Province, Buildings Collapse

Magnitude 6.1 Earthquake Rocks Turkey’s Balikesir Province, Buildings Collapse A powerful magnitude 6.1 earthquake struck Turkey’s northwestern province of Balikesir recently, leading to the collapse of approximately a dozen buildings. Initial reports confirm at least one individual was trapped in the debris of a collapsed structure. The tremor, with its epicenter located in the town of Sindirgi, generated shockwaves that were felt as far as Istanbul, situated about 200 kilometers (125 miles) to the north. Interior Minister Ali Yerlikaya confirmed…

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