A strong earthquake measuring 6.1 on the Richter scale shook western Turkey on Sunday evening, damaging several buildings and sparking sudden rescue operations. The earthquake’s epicenter was in the town of Sindirgi, and its effect was felt as far as Istanbul, 200 km away. The earthquake killed one elderly woman and injured dozens of people. President Recep Tayyip Erdogan expressed his condolences and wished a swift recovery for those affected.Â
Deadly Impact In Sindirgi
The interior minister confirmed that an 81-year-old woman died shortly after being pulled from the rubble. Sixteen buildings collapsed in the town, and 29 people were injured, but most were in stable condition.
The earthquake struck at 7:53 PM local time at a shallow depth of 11 km. According to Turkey’s Disaster and Emergency Management Agency. In a nearby village, multiple houses were destroyed, and a mosque crumbled to the ground. Photographs from the affected area show flattened buildings and emergency workers searching under a powerful Spotlight.
Widespread Tremors and Aftershocks
The tremors were felt across several places, like Istanbul and other countries in the Marmara region. Residents reported shaking that lasted several seconds, with some rushing into the streets. The officials confirmed several aftershocks, the largest measuring magnitude 4.6. They also want to rest, not near any damaged buildings, until safety checks are complete.
The Turkish disaster response plan was activated immediately after the earthquake. Search and rescue teams from 10 places were sent to the affected area with equipment and vehicles. As of now, there are no casualties found, while the damage was serious in certain towns
FAQs
- How many people died in the Turkey earthquake?Â
One elderly woman died after being pulled from rubble after the earthquake.
- How much did the earthquake in Turkey scale on the Richter scale?
The earthquake was about 6.1 magnitude.
- Where was the epicenter of the Turkey earthquake?
The epicenter of the Turkey earthquake was in Sindirgi.
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