In the early hours today, a 5.1-magnitude earthquake jolted the Sındırgı district of Balıkesir province in western Türkiye, as reported by the Disaster and Emergency Management Authority (AFAD).
Striking at a depth of 11.04 kilometers, officials have reported no casualties or material damage at this time. Ongoing assessments by field survey teams in the hit areas aim to confirm the situation.
Interior Minister Ali Yerlikaya noted that emergency response teams were promptly sent to the region to evaluate potential injuries or destruction.
This district had previously endured a 6.1-magnitude earthquake on October 27 of last year, which also resulted in no reported casualties.
Authorities are vigilantly monitoring developments and advising residents to remain cautious of possible aftershocks.
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