Aftershock Anxiety: Western Turkiye's Buildings Crumble Following Quake

A powerful earthquake hit western Turkiye on Monday evening, toppling buildings that were already compromised by a previous tremor. Fortunately, there have been no reports of casualties yet, according to local officials.

The magnitude 6.1 earthquake's epicenter was the town of Sindirgi in Balikesir province, as reported by Turkey's Disaster and Emergency Management Agency (AFAD). The tremor occurred at 22:48 local time at a depth of nearly six kilometers.

Despite causing several structures to collapse, including three buildings and a shop in Sindirgi, emergency responses have so far reported no loss of life. As rain began to fall, local authorities opened mosques, schools, and sports halls for residents reluctant to return to their homes due to aftershocks.