Seismic activity continues in Türkiye’s Balikesir with 4.1 magnitude tremor after 6.1 quake

Türkiye's northwestern province of Balikesir continues to experience seismic activity following the 6.1-magnitude earthquake that struck the Sindirgi district on Aug. 10.

The Disaster and Emergency Management Authority (AFAD) reported that at 2:16 p.m. local time on Friday, a 4.1 magnitude tremor hit Sindirgi at a depth of 6.98 kilometers. Minutes later, the region was shaken again by a 3.9 magnitude quake.

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The Kandilli Observatory and Earthquake Research Institute provided slightly different measurements, reporting the first tremor at 4.2 and the second at 4.0.

A view shows the destruction of a building and a car as search and rescue efforts continue at a collapsed three-story building after the 6.1-magnitude earthquake in the Sindirgi district of Balikesir, Türkiye, August 11, 2025. (AA Photo)

Ongoing seismic sequence

Authorities said more than 4,000 quakes have been recorded since the 6.1-magnitude event on Aug. 10. Residents remain anxious as the seismic sequence continues, fueling fear and uncertainty in the region.

AFAD provides real-time updates on earthquake activity across Türkiye, with recent reports also covering Izmir, Istanbul, Malatya, Kahramanmaras, Hatay, Duzce, Mugla, Tokat, Bingol, Manisa and other provinces.

August 23, 2025 03:02 PM GMT+03:00