THE earthquake in Turkey it happened at 21:48 (Greece time) and according to the Euro-Mediterranean Seismological Center it had a magnitude of 6.1.
The epicenter of the earthquake is located in the Sindirgi region of Balikesir province, in western Turkey. In this area, there was also an earthquake of magnitude 6.1 on August 10.
The map of the Euro-Mediterranean Seismological Center shows the areas where the earthquake was felt, the focal depth of which was only 6 kilometers.
According to stonisi.gr the earthquake was particularly felt in the city of Mytilini and the villages of Lesvos as the epicenter is 173.2 kilometers east of Mytilini according to the data announced by the Seismology Laboratory of the University of Athens.
In the first images circulating on Social Media, it appears that people have come out of buildings, immediately after the strong earthquake:
BREAKING: EARTHQUAKE HITS TURKEY
A strong 6.1-magnitude earthquake struck western Turkey.
Tremors were felt in Izmir, Istanbul, Bursa, and nearby regions. Reports indicate noticeable shaking and localized damage. pic.twitter.com/j2GPB1lIvh
— NEXTA (@nexta_tv) October 27, 2025
There are reports of damage to buildings while unconfirmed information also mentions buildings that have collapsed.
It is said that there are collapsed buildings in Balıkesir Sındırgı. #earthquake #earthquake istanbul izmir #earthquake Turkey pic.twitter.com/nvVaOMP8sQ
— Mussa Care ( @muskaric). October 27, 2025
#BREAKING: Buildings have reportedly collapsed in Balıkesir Sındırgı, western Turkey, after the 6.2-magnitude earthquake.#turkey #earthquake #Balıkesir #Sındırgı pic.twitter.com/fZdgEk6CQB
— JUST IN | World (@justinbroadcast) October 27, 2025
BREAKING: Buildings collapse in town of Sındırgı in Balıkesir, Turkey after strong earthquake. – local media pic.twitter.com/La3JawaKJk
— AZ Intel (@AZ_Intel_) October 27, 2025
This was followed by at least 20 smaller earthquakes in Turkey, in the next 40 minutes, with intensity from 3 to 4.2 Richter…