A 6.1 magnitude earthquake struck Balikesir, Turkey, causing one fatality and injuries to 29 individuals. The earthquake's epicenter was in Sindirgi, with tremors felt in Istanbul, about 200 kilometers away. The Interior Minister confirmed that 16 buildings collapsed, and search and rescue operations were completed without further casualties. President Erdogan conveyed his support for those impacted, emphasizing immediate action to assist the affected population. Turkey's location on major fault lines makes earthquakes a recurring hazard, with a recent 7.8 magnitude quake causing over 53,000 deaths in 2023.
Turkey's western province of Balikesir experienced a 6.1 magnitude earthquake, resulting in the death of one person and the collapse of over a dozen buildings.
The earthquake's epicenter was in the town of Sindirgi, and the tremors were felt in Istanbul, 200 kilometers away, indicating the quake's significant reach.
Interior Minister Ali Yerlikaya reported that 29 people were injured and that search and rescue operations concluded without further serious damage.
President Recep Tayyip Erdogan expressed his condolences, stating that immediate steps were taken to assist those affected by the disaster.
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