Breaking News: Alarming earthquake in Sındırgı, Balıkesir! Felt in İzmir and Istanbul as well
An earthquake has occurred in the Sındırgı district of Balıkesir. It was reported that the tremors were also felt in Istanbul and İzmir. Minister of Interior Ali Yerlikaya made a statement regarding the earthquake.
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Tremors continue in the Sındırgı district of Balıkesir, which was shaken by a 6.1 magnitude earthquake on August 10.
According to AFAD data, a 4.9 magnitude earthquake occurred at 12:35.
The epicenter of the tremor was Sındırgı, and it was recorded at a depth of 7.72 kilometers.
#EARTHQUAKE
— AFAD Earthquake (@DepremDairesi) September 7, 2025
Magnitude: 4.9 (Ml)
Location: Sındırgı (Balıkesir)
Date: 2025-09-07
Time: 12:35:09 TSI
Latitude: 39.17528 N
Longitude: 28.16556 E
Depth: 7.72 km
Details:https://t.co/k6Tal0yVL9@afadbaskanlik @trthaber @anadoluajansi
It was reported that the tremor was felt in surrounding provinces, primarily İzmir and Istanbul.
STATEMENT FROM YERLİKAYA
Minister of Interior Ali Yerlikaya made a statement on his X account following the earthquake.
A 4.9 magnitude earthquake has occurred in Sındırgı, Balıkesir.
— Ali Yerlikaya (@AliYerlikaya) September 7, 2025
Regarding the earthquake, which was also felt in surrounding provinces, all teams from AFAD and our relevant institutions have immediately begun field surveys.
I extend my best wishes to our citizens affected by the earthquake.… pic.twitter.com/S6B009nC4g
Yerlikaya's statement is as follows:
"A 4.9 magnitude earthquake has occurred in Sındırgı, Balıkesir.
Regarding the earthquake, which was also felt in surrounding provinces, all teams from AFAD and our relevant institutions have immediately begun field surveys.
I extend my best wishes to our citizens affected by the earthquake.
May God protect our country and our nation from disasters."