Till now lakhs of people have lost their lives in the world due to earthquake. Now once again because of this panic has spread. Terrible earthquake tremors occurred in Turkey on Monday (27 October), due to which three buildings collapsed. The intensity of the earthquake was measured at 6.1 on the Richter scale. According to the Disaster and Emergency Management Agency (AFAD), the epicenter of the earthquake was Sindirgi city in Balikesir province. Tremors were also felt in Istanbul.

An earthquake occurred in Turkey at 10:48 pm local time on Monday. HaberTurk news channel reported that the earthquake was also felt in Istanbul, Bursa, Manisa and Izmir provinces. Interior Minister Ali Yerlikaya said at least three buildings and a shop had collapsed in Sindirgi. Sindirgi District Administrator Dogukan Koyunchu said, “There has been no loss of life so far, but precautions are still being taken.”

Thousands of people were killed in 2023

Turkey’s year 2023 was quite frightening. Thousands of people lost their lives due to the earthquake that occurred on 6 February. Red Cross Organization According to the report, more than 55,000 people were killed due to the earthquake that occurred in Turkey and Syria on February 6. This first earthquake had a magnitude of 7.8. The second one was of intensity 7.5. Whereas the third shock was of intensity 6.4.

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Earthquake tremors felt in India also

Mild earthquake tremors were felt in Chamoli district of Uttarakhand on Monday evening, although there is no news of any damage. PTI quoted the local administration as saying, earthquake tremors were felt at around quarter to seven in the evening.

The administration said that the intensity of the earthquake was measured at 3.4 on the Richter scale and the epicenter was at a depth of five kilometers from the surface in Chamoli district. The intensity of the earthquake has been assessed by the National Center for Seismology (NCS).

Turkey earthquake: Balikasir, the western province of Turki, had a powerful earthquake of 6.1 magnitude on Sunday evening. According to the country’s disaster and emergency management agency (AFAD), the shock came at 7:53 pm local time and its depth was measured 11 kilometers. The German Research Center for Geochens (GFZ) recorded its intensity 6.19 and 10 km.

The epicenter of the earthquake was in the Sindirgi region and shocks were felt in many provinces including Istanbul. Minister Ali Yralikaya informed on the social media platform ‘X’ that AFAD teams have immediately engaged in inspection work in Istanbul and nearby provinces and so far no serious damage or loss of loss has been received.

Minister Ali Yralikaya gave information

Minister Ali Yralikaya wrote on the social media platform ‘X’, “Sindirgi, Balikasir has an earthquake of 6.1 magnitude. It was also felt in Istanbul and the surrounding provinces. AFAD and all the concerned institutions are surveying on the spot. No negative situation has been revealed yet. For the affected citizens, I will rescue our country.”

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According to AFAD, many afterchoxes came after the earthquake, one of which was 4.6 of the intensity. Officials have advised the citizens not to enter the damaged buildings.

Building collapsed in Sindirgi
According to local media reports and Associated Press, a building has fallen in Sindirgi town, the center of the earthquake. However, no casualties have been officially confirmed so far. The shocks were felt, about 200 kilometers away from Istanbul. The Turkas are located in a geological field active and earthquakes often occur here.

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Turkey earthquake: On June 3, a 6.2 magnitude earthquake occurred in the Dodecaneez Islands on the border of Greece and Türkiye. According to the European Mediterranean Earthquaker Center (EMSC), the earthquake was recorded at 2:17 pm (local time), which was 18 km from Rhodes and at a depth of 68 km.

Turkish disaster and emergency management Presidency (AFAD) reported that the center of the earthquake was in the Mediterranean Sea and its impact was seen 31 km south of the city of Marmaris. Due to shocks, people woke up from sleep and came out of their homes. According to the news agency AP, at least seven people were injured while running into panic.

Panic in people in Rhodes and surrounding areas

Turkish news channel NTV said that tremors were felt sharply and clearly in the surrounding areas including Rhodes, causing many people to leave the house at night. At present, there is no information about any major loss or loss of life. Local administration and emergency teams are active and assessing the situation. The administration has appealed to the people to remain calm and be cautious for subsequent shaking.

This area is sensitive
Both Türkiye and Greece are seismic sensitive areas. This area is located on major corruption lines like North Anatolion Fault Line. The region has already had serious earthquakes, Samos in Samos in 2020 has a 7.0 magnitude earthquake, a devastating earthquake in Rhodes in 1481 and more than 900 small earthquakes in Santorini region since February 2025.

Experts warning: Earthquake can also occur in future

According to earthquake experts, this earthquake of 6.2 magnitude was medium -ranked, but it was felt in a large area due to its shallow depth. According to the USGS, this is less likely to cause a big loss of life and property, but it is possible to fall small disadvantages such as a breakdown of windows or falling accessories. Experts have warned that more earthquakes may occur in this area in the field, so sustainable monitoring and preparations are needed.

Istanbul Earthquake Update: The Governor’s Office of Istanbul said that 151 people were injured due to incidents of nervousness and building during the 6.2 magnitude earthquake on Wednesday (23 April 2025). The office said that the injured persons are currently undergoing treatment in hospitals and their condition is fine. According to the news agency Shinhua, there is no news of anyone’s death till 3:30 pm local time.

The Governor’s Office has confirmed that no residential building has fallen in the entire city, except a building in Fatih district. According to the office, there is no disruption in energy supply, natural gas distribution, or drinking water and sewage infrastructure, which affects daily life.

People got tents in parks

People gathered in parks, school grounds and other open areas among the earthquakes. Some people put tents in the parks. Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said in an event organized on the occasion of National Sovereignty and Children’s Day, “Thank God that there is no problem at the moment.

‘God save our country from troubles’

“God should protect our country and our people from all kinds of plagues, disasters, accidents and troubles.” According to the Directorate of Communications, the President of Türkiye came to know about the earthquake from the Governor of Istanbul. Home Minister Ali Yralikaya said that the earthquake came at a depth of about 7 km (4.3 mi) and stayed for 13 seconds.

What did the administration announce during the day?

Earlier in the day, the disaster and emergency management Presidency announced that the epicenter of the earthquake was located at a depth of 6.92 km in Marmara Sagar in the Cylivary district in the European part of Istanbul. Earthquakes in Türkiye frequently come, as it passes through two major fault lines.

Earthquake killed 53000 people in 2023

In February 2023, more than 53,000 people were killed and millions of buildings were destroyed or damaged in southern and southeastern Turkey due to 7.8 magnitude earthquake and second powerful shock. More than 6,000 people were killed in the northern parts of the neighboring Syria. Although the devastation caused by the earthquake in Istanbul rescued to a great extent, it increased the possibility of a similar devastating incident in the future.

Over 150 people were hospitalized in Istanbul with injurys from Jumping of Buildings during today’s M6.2 Earthquake, according to the Governor’s Office.pic.twitter.com/hhdfguo9yc

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