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NEWS FLASH: Strong Earthquake Shakes Marmara Region, Centered in Balıkesir
Balıkesir, Turkey – October 27, 2025 – A magnitude 6.1 earthquake struck the Sındırgı district of Balıkesir at 22:48 local time on Monday, October 27, rattling cities across the Marmara Region, including Yalova.
The tremor, which lasted briefly, caused widespread panic as residents felt the ground shake. The Disaster and Emergency Management Presidency (AFAD), under the Turkish Ministry of Interior, confirmed the details of the earthquake via their official social media channels.
According to AFAD, the earthquake was centered in Sındırgı, Balıkesir, with a depth of 5.99 kilometers. The coordinates are listed as 39.18389 N latitude and 28.23083 E longitude.
“Earthquake: Magnitude: 6.1 (Mw) Location: Sındırgı (Balıkesir) Date: 2025-10-27 Time: 22:48:29 TSİ Latitude: 39.18389 N Longitude: 28.23083 E Depth: 5.99 km” – AFAD.
AFAD officials stated that updates on the situation would be released via their official social media accounts. No immediate reports of major damage or injuries have been released.
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