A powerful 6.1 magnitude earthquake struck northwestern Turkey’s Balıkesir province on August 10, 2025, centered in the town of Sındırgı, killing one person and destroying multiple buildings, including 16 structures and two mosque minarets. The tremor, which was felt as far away as Istanbul, also left several people injured as rescue teams rushed to the affected areas to search for survivors and assess damage.

A devastating 6.1 magnitude earthquake struck northwestern Turkey’s Balıkesir province on August 10, 2025, centered in the town of Sındırgı, killing one person and injuring several others. The powerful tremor leveled 16 buildings, damaged dozens more, and brought down two mosque minarets, sending residents fleeing into the streets in panic. The quake’s impact was felt up to 200 kilometers away in Istanbul, shaking homes and offices. Emergency crews are working through the rubble in search of survivors, while aftershocks continue to rattle the region, heightening fears of further damage.