A magnitude-6.1 earthquake struck Türkiye's Balikesir province Sunday, collapsing buildings and claiming at least one life. Over 29 people were injured, though officials confirm no critical cases 🚨.
Rescue Teams Race Against Time
Rescuers combed rubble in Sindirgi town, where an elderly woman died after being pulled from debris. TV footage showed crews calling for silence to detect survivors—a scene echoing Türkiye's devastating 2023 quake that killed 53,000 🏚️.
Istanbul Feels the Tremors
The quake’s shocks reached Istanbul, 200km north, rattling a metropolis of 16 million. While no major damage occurred there, 16 derelict buildings collapsed near the epicenter, along with two mosque minarets 🕌.
Aftershocks Keep Region on Edge
Authorities warned citizens to avoid damaged structures after multiple aftershocks, including a 4.6-magnitude tremor. President Erdogan pledged support for recovery efforts in the quake-prone nation 🌏.
