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. A dead and several release from buildings that collapsed are the newest report.
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 Sidirgiwhere more than 10 buildings collapsed. Is located near the city Balletcapital of the homonymous province, in the Geographical District of Marmara, 200 km from Constantinople.
“One of our fellow citizens lost his life in the earthquake,” Balicesir mayor said late at night. Ahmet Akin.
Due to the earthquake buildings collapsed. To one of them in SidirgiFour people were released, and two are still being ignored and investigations are being carried out to identify and unleash them.
BALIKESİR SINDIRGI #depremde Another wounded was removed from the destroyed building. pic.twitter.com/EO04dr5RNn
– TRT News (@Trthaber) August 10, 2025
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 the Stonisi website, in Lesvos, the stroke of Enceladus upset residents and tourists, as well as in Chios. Both Greek islands did not cause damage.
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
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
Mondays are evolving, with a stronger one in the 4.6 Richter, which occurred at 8:01 on Sunday night.
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.