An earthquake of magnitude 6.1 struck western Turkey with buildings destroyed and residents trapped within the rubble.
Turkish authorities mentioned the quake occurred at round 7.53pm native time within the Balikesir province, close to Turkey's largest metropolis of Istanbul
At the very least one property was destroyed, with emergency providers working to rescue folks from the rubble.
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Inside Minister Ali Yerlikaya mentioned on social media that emergency groups had began inspections round Istanbul and the neighbouring provinces however that no unfavorable reviews had come via to date.
The German Analysis Centre for Geosciences (GFZ) registered the earthquake's magnitude at 6.19 and a depth of 10 km.
Sındırgı Mayor Serkan Sak instructed native media six folks had been residing inside one of many buildings collapsed to the bottom by the seismic exercise in Turkey this night.
He mentioned: "We reached and rescued 4 of them, we are attempting to succeed in and rescue two folks."
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The nation's catastrophe ministry (AFAS) mentioned there had been a further seven aftershocks of three.0-magnitude following the preliminary 6.1-magnitude tremor.
A spokesman from the ministry mentioned: "On August 10, 2025, at 7.53 PM, a 6.1 magnitude earthquake occurred within the Sındırgı district of Balıkesir province.
"The earthquake was felt within the provinces of Manisa, İzmir, Uşak, and Bursa. Up to now, a complete of seven aftershocks exceeding magnitude 3.0 have occurred.
"Area surveys are presently ongoing. AFAD Provincial Directorates in Çanakkale, İzmir, Afyonkarahisar, Uşak, Bursa, Sakarya, Kütahya, Bilecik, Manisa, and Kocaeli have dispatched personnel and automobiles to help search and rescue efforts.
The assertion continued: "The Turkish Catastrophe Response Plan (TAMP) has been activated, and representatives of all catastrophe teams will meet on the AFAD Catastrophe and Emergency Administration Heart."
Inside minister Yerlikaya wrote on social media: "In our Sindirgi District, one constructing has collapsed. Two residents contained in the constructing have been rescued, and efforts to rescue two different residents are ongoing.
"Our Gendarmerie continues search operations in surrounding villages. Updates can be supplied as developments happen."