Turkey earthquake flattens buildings in north-east Balikesir province
Summary
An earthquake with a magnitude of 6.1 struck Turkey's Balikesir province, causing buildings to collapse. One person died and 29 were injured as search and rescue efforts concluded. The earthquake was felt in Istanbul, and the area frequently experiences such seismic activity due to its location on major tectonic plates.Key Facts
- A magnitude 6.1 earthquake hit Balikesir province in north-west Turkey.
- An 81-year-old woman died after being rescued from a collapsed building.
- Sixteen buildings were reported to have collapsed.
- The earthquake injured 29 people.
- It occurred at 19:53 local time and was felt in Istanbul.
- The Turkish President expressed wishes for quick recovery efforts.
- Search and rescue operations ended without more serious casualties found.
- Turkey is prone to earthquakes because it sits atop three major tectonic plates.
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