The tremors hit at approximately 19:53 local time (16:53 GMT) on Sunday, with the epicenter located in Sindirgi. According to Turkey's Interior Minister Ali Yerlikaya, 16 buildings collapsed and 29 individuals sustained injuries due to the quake's impact. Rescue efforts in the immediate aftermath have concluded with authorities confirming no further signs of serious damage or casualties.
Eyewitness reports and images depict the destruction in Sindirgi, showcasing collapsed buildings and heaps of debris. The tremors were felt as far away as Istanbul, prompting President Recep Tayyip Erdogan to extend his prayers for a swift recovery and assure that recovery efforts are ongoing.
Turkey's geographic location, situated at the convergence of three tectonic plates, leaves it vulnerable to frequent earthquakes. The country has suffered devastating quakes in the past, including the February 2023 disaster that resulted in over 50,000 casualties in the south-east, highlighting the ongoing risk and challenge of disaster management in Turkey.
Eyewitness reports and images depict the destruction in Sindirgi, showcasing collapsed buildings and heaps of debris. The tremors were felt as far away as Istanbul, prompting President Recep Tayyip Erdogan to extend his prayers for a swift recovery and assure that recovery efforts are ongoing.
Turkey's geographic location, situated at the convergence of three tectonic plates, leaves it vulnerable to frequent earthquakes. The country has suffered devastating quakes in the past, including the February 2023 disaster that resulted in over 50,000 casualties in the south-east, highlighting the ongoing risk and challenge of disaster management in Turkey.
