Dozens of houses collapsed, 29 people were injured and a man lost his life by the powerful earthquake of 6.1 points on the Richter scale that hit Sunday night (10.8.2025) the Baliskir area, west of Turkey And it was felt in Lesvos and Chios.
An “elderly 81 -year -old” passed away “a short time” after being recovered from the debris, Turkish Interior Minister Ali Germanya, who went to the city of Zender (Karse Karse in Ancient Greek) shortly after the earthquake, explained to reporters. “Glory to God, none of the 29 injured are in serious condition,” the Turkish minister added.
In villages around Zender, Sixteen buildings, four houses and twelve abandoned buildingsthey collapsed without the victims, always according to Interior Minister Gerlikaya.
The man who lost his life was recovered from the wreckage of a three -storey building, where six people lived in the center of Zender after his collapse.
#Balıkesir’in #Sindirgi 6.1 magnitude that occurred at 19.53 in the district. #earthquakeThis is how he was reflected in the security camera in a house! pic.twitter.com/7nkqnHgroO
— CNN TÜRK (@cnnturk) August 10, 2025
New video from the time of the earthquake – dozens of houses collapsed
“Does anyone hear me?” They were crying rescuers before listening to survivors in debris, according to footage that broadcast directly Turkish NTV television network.
Even the security camera was not based
Balıkesir #Sindirgi 6.1 magnitude that occurred in the district #earthquakeReflected on the security camera. Images, with the violence of the earthquake security camera overturned and citizens’ panic moments took place. pic.twitter.com/zeEXsNxB0u
– A Haber (@Ahaber) August 11, 2025
The earthquake, which occurred at 19:53 (local time and time in Greece), was felt in several other western cities in the country, including Istanbul and Smyrna, the Turkish Disaster Response Service (AFAD) said.
At least twenty -sensitive aftertacinous vibrations were recorded, measuring 3.5 to 4.6 degrees, according to the same source.
Balıkesir’de 6.1 magnitude earthquake moment, Bigadiç’te viewed. pic.twitter.com/dlN3K1eKI0
– Sabah (@sabah) August 11, 2025
Uşak, Balıkesir’de the earthquake that occurred in advance of the cat was reflected in the camera. pic.twitter.com/PXkBool896
– Onedio (@onediocom) August 10, 2025
In the area 319 rescuers were developed and immediate aid center received 24 calls for damage, always according to the afad.
Today, we are in the field with our volunteers after the 6.1 magnitude earthquake in Balıkesir.
We continue our efforts to meet the needs and to support those affected by the earthquake and follow the process closely.
Get well soon to us. pic.twitter.com/3sprj2lIBw
– Dude (@ahbap) August 10, 2025
An earthquake had caused a death and sixty -nine injuries in southwestern Turkey in June.
Southwestern Turkey is still trying to recover from the terrible earthquake of February 2023 that left at least 53,000 dead and caused huge disasters in Antakia, Ancient Antioch.