Magnitude 6.1 Earthquake Hits Western Turkey, Felt in Istanbul
TL;DR
A strong magnitude 6.1 earthquake occurred 48 km south of Balikesir, Turkey, at a depth of 11 km, felt by thousands across Turkey and Greece, with moderate risk of damage and fatalities according to USGS estimates.
- Very strong mag. 6.1 earthquake - 48 km south of Balikesir, Balikesir, Turkey, on Sunday, Aug 10, 2025, at 07:53 pm (Istanbul time) - Volcano Discovery
- Earthquake of magnitude 6.1 strikes western Turkey, disaster authority says Reuters
- Magnitude 6.1 earthquake hits Turkey, felt in Istanbul The Washington Post
- Earthquake of Magnitude 6.19 Strikes Turkey, GFZ Says U.S. News & World Report
- Earthquake News Live Updates: Earthquake of magnitude 6.19 strikes Turkey, GFZ says The Economic Times
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