Earthquake 6.1 on the Richter scale, according to the Euro -Mediterranean Seismological Center and the German Geosciences Research Center, Shocked at 7:53 on Sunday afternoon (10.08.2025) the Turkey And it was felt in Lesvos, Chios, but also in Constantinople. So far, there are no reports of trapping or injured.
The earthquake, according to the Geodynamic Institute of the National Observatory of Athens, was 5.8 points and occurred 139 kilometers east of Lesvos to western Turkey.
The focus is located in Sidirginear the city Balletcapital of the homonymous province, in the Geographical District of Marmara, 200 km from Constantinople.
Its area Sidirgiit is known for its intense geothermal field from which heat stars derive.
#Earthquake (#earthquake) M4.3 occurred 18 km S of #Bigadiç (#Turkey) 17 min ago (local time 20:15:07). More info at:
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https://t.co/8cHB2lm6Kt pic.twitter.com/HFoODeJr1E— EMSC (@LastQuake) August 10, 2025
According to Stonisi website, in Lesvos, the stroke of Enceladus upset residents and tourists, as well as in Chios.
The focal depth of the seismic vibration is 10 kilometers.
Here is the earthquake moment…
The earthquake in Balıkesir also shook Bursa. pic.twitter.com/hcVAK6dbxS– İhsan Yalçın (@ihsanyalinttr) August 10, 2025
There are structures destroyed in Balıkesir due to earthquake. pic.twitter.com/hKLkuZz5Hk
– Con sinov (@lordsinov) August 10, 2025
Balıkesir’deki 6.1 earthquake is reported to have collapsed buildings. pic.twitter.com/BUK0cfSBcp
– Apostle (@apostonews) August 10, 2025
Turkish media broadcast images and videos by residents who took to the streets.
Images from the Gölcük neighborhood of Balıkesir brought hearts to the mouth! The minaret of the mosque was destroyed on the houses! #earthquake pic.twitter.com/4UnLTqhzug
– Furkan News (@furkanhabernet) August 10, 2025
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In the building of 6.1 magnitude in the Sındırgı district of Balıkesir, the rescue works started quickly in the building destroyed #earthquake #Balıkesir pic.twitter.com/Z5rkN6rfR2
– Mehmet Ardıç (@mehmetardic_) August 10, 2025
So far, there are no official reports of injuries, with aftershocks, with a stronger one in a 4.6 -Richter, which occurred at 20:01.
An earthquake in the size of Balıkesir Sındırgı has occurred. Regarding the earthquake felt from Istanbul and the surrounding provinces, all teams of AFAD and related institutions have immediately started their field screening. There is no negative situation as of the moment. Moment…
– Ali Yerlikaya (@aliyerlikaya) August 10, 2025
Turkish Interior Minister Ali Germany said via the X (former twitter) platform that emergency groups have begun inspections in Constantinople and neighboring provinces.