Tremor in Turkey: 6.1-magnitude earthquake hits western region; shaking felt in Istanbul and Izmir

A 6.1-magnitude earthquake struck western Turkey on Sunday evening, shaking several cities including Istanbul and the tourist hub of Izmir, according to the country’s disaster management agency AFAD.AFAD said the quake occurred at 7:53 pm (local time) in Balikesir province’s Sindirgi district, at a depth of 11 km (6.8 miles). The German Research Centre for Geosciences (GFZ) measured the tremor at 6.19 magnitude and 10 km deep, according to news agency Reuters.As per the news agency AFP, the quake was felt across multiple provinces in the west, but there were no immediate reports of casualties or significant damage.Interior Minister Ali Yerlikaya said on X that emergency teams from AFAD had begun inspections in Istanbul and neighbouring provinces. “No negative reports have come through so far,” Yerlikaya posted.Authorities are continuing to monitor the situation.