Magnitude 4.0 Earthquake Strikes Balıkesir's Sındırgı District

Earthquake Hits Western Turkey

Seismic Event Recorded Near Balıkesir

A magnitude 4.0 earthquake shook the Sındırgı district in Balıkesir Province on Tuesday. The seismic event was recorded by Turkey's Disaster and Emergency Management Presidency (AFAD), providing critical data on the tremor's specifics.

Details of the Sındırgı Earthquake

Precise Location and Timing

The earthquake occurred at 10:06:47 local time on October 28, 2025. Its epicenter was pinpointed at a depth of approximately 10.49 kilometers. The geographical coordinates of the tremor are 39.17056 North latitude and 28.26917 East longitude.

Understanding the Seismic Activity

AFAD's rapid reporting of the earthquake details is crucial for assessing potential impacts and guiding public response. The agency's official website serves as the primary source for verified seismic information.

• Magnitude: 4.0 (ML)


• Location: Sındırgı, Balıkesir


• Depth: 10.49 km