6.1 magnitude earthquake in Balıkesir: Collapsed buildings in Sındırgı captured from the air

The 6.1 magnitude earthquake that struck the Sındırgı district of Balıkesir caused significant damage. Drone footage of the collapsed buildings, captured at the first light of dawn, revealed the scale of the earthquake.

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6.1 magnitude earthquake in Balıkesir: Collapsed buildings in Sındırgı captured from the air

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The 6.1 magnitude earthquake that occurred at 22:48 at night in the Sındırgı district of Balıkesir caused destruction in the district.

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Minister of Interior Ali Yerlikaya reported that 3 buildings and 1 shop were destroyed, and there was no loss of life.

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According to AFAD data, the tremor, which occurred at a depth of approximately 5.9 kilometers, was also strongly felt in surrounding provinces.

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Footage recorded by drone in the early hours of the morning laid bare the impact of the earthquake in all its starkness.

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In the earthquake, which was felt in the district center and its surroundings, 3 buildings completely collapsed, while many structures sustained heavy damage.