Magnitude 4.1 Earthquake Strikes Balıkesir's Sındırgı District
Earthquake Shakes Western Turkey
Tremor Felt in Balıkesir Province
A earthquake with a magnitude of 4.1 struck the Sındırgı district in Balıkesir province early this morning. The seismic event was recorded by Turkey's Disaster and Emergency Management Presidency (AFAD), providing critical data for assessing the tremor's impact.
Details of the Seismic Event
Precise Location and Timing
The earthquake in Balıkesir occurred on November 11, 2025, at 04:54:23 local time (TSI). The epicenter was located at coordinates 39.22028° North latitude and 28.17694° East longitude, placing it near the town of Sındırgı.
- Magnitude: 4.1 Mw
- Location: Sındırgı, Balıkesir
- Depth: 8.12 kilometers
Assessing the Earthquake's Impact
The relatively moderate depth of 8.12 km classifies this as a shallow earthquake, which can often be felt more strongly at the surface. Initial reports from AFAD indicate the event was a local tremor, with further assessments ongoing to determine if any damage or injuries resulted from the shaking in the Sındırgı area.