A 6.1 Intrand Earthquake on Sunday killed Sindhirgi district of Balikasir province in Türkiye at 19:53 Local times, disaster and emergency management Presidency (AFAD).
Shocks were felt in neighboring provinces including Manisa, Izmi, Usak and Barsa. According to AFAD, a total of seven afterchoxes have been with a magnitude above 3.0 since.
AFAD has activated the Turkish Disaster Response Plan (TAMP) and personnel and vehicles from various provincial directorates to support search and rescue operations. The affected areas are being closely monitored, and the representatives of all disaster groups will gather at the Afad Presidency Disaster and Emergency Management Center.
In a statement, Afad said: “On August 10, 2025, at 19:53, a 6.1 magnitude earthquake occurred in Sindhirgi district of Balikasir province. The earthquake was felt in the provinces of Manisa, Izmer, its, and Baras. Bursa, Sakarya, Kutahya, Bilecik, Manisa, and Kocaeli were sent.
“Turkish Disaster Response Plan (TAMP) has been activated, and representatives of all disaster groups AFAD will gather at the Disaster and Emergency Management Center. We wish the affected citizens our best. Development is being monitored,” the post said.
The situation is being closely monitored, with more information available, updates will be provided. (AI)
