Magnitude 6.1 earthquake in Turkey causes about a dozen buildings to collapse
Summary
A magnitude 6.1 earthquake hit Turkey's Balikesir province, causing about a dozen buildings to fall. Rescuers saved several people, and four individuals were treated in hospitals without severe injuries.Key Facts
- A 6.1 magnitude earthquake struck Balikesir, Turkey.
- About a dozen buildings collapsed due to the earthquake.
- The quake's shocks were felt in Istanbul, 200 km away.
- Five people, including an elderly woman, were rescued from debris.
- Four people received hospital treatment; none had life-threatening injuries.
- Officials reported aftershocks, with the strongest measuring 4.6.
- Residents were advised to avoid entering damaged structures.
- Turkey frequently experiences earthquakes due to major fault lines.
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