Magnitude 4.0 Earthquake Strikes Sındırgı, Balıkesir

Earthquake Hits Western Turkey

Tremor Felt in Balıkesir Province

A earthquake with a magnitude of 4.0 shook the district of Sındırgı in Balıkesir province on Tuesday afternoon. The seismic event was recorded by Turkey's Disaster and Emergency Management Presidency (AFAD).

Details of the Seismic Event

Precise Location and Depth

The temblor occurred at 14:49:25 local time (TSI) on October 28, 2025. Its epicenter was located at a depth of approximately 12.61 kilometers.

• Magnitude: 4.0 Mw


• Location: Sındırgı, Balıkesir


• Coordinates: 39.16056°N, 28.23472°E

Regional Seismic Activity

This Balıkesir earthquake adds to the seismic activity common in this region of Turkey. AFAD is the primary source for official data and continues to monitor the situation for potential aftershocks.