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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

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…

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Tsunami Threat Recedes After Major Quakes Strike Off Russia’s Kamchatka Peninsula

Tsunami Threat Recedes After Major Quakes Strike Off Russia’s Kamchatka Peninsula

Tsunami Threat Recedes After Major Quakes Strike Off Russia’s Kamchatka Peninsula A potential tsunami threat has been called off for Russia’s Kamchatka Peninsula following a series of powerful earthquakes, including a 7.4 magnitude tremor, that rattled the region on Sunday. The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center (PTWC) initially issued a warning for significant waves but has since confirmed the danger has passed. The strongest quake, measured at magnitude 7.4, occurred at a depth of 20 kilometers (12 miles) and was centered…

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