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Magnitude 5.1 Earthquake Strikes Balıkesir, Türkiye

Magnitude 5.1 Earthquake Strikes Balıkesir, Türkiye

Post by : Bianca Haleem

This morning, a 5.1-magnitude earthquake was registered in the Sındırgı district of Balıkesir province, western Türkiye, as reported by the Turkish Disaster and Emergency Management Authority (AFAD).

The quake occurred at a depth of 11.04 kilometers. So far, officials have confirmed that there have been no casualties or damages, while teams continue to carry out on-site evaluations.

Ali Yerlikaya, Türkiye's Interior Minister, stated that emergency response units were promptly deployed post-quake to assess any potential impacts.

Notably, Sındırgı had previously experienced a 6.1-magnitude quake on October 27 last year, which also resulted in no reported injuries.

Authorities are monitoring the situation closely and advising residents to be vigilant for any aftershocks.

Jan. 24, 2026 12:36 p.m. 132
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