Sep 7, 2025, 4:27 PM

Magnitude 4.9 quake hits western Turkey's Balikesir prov.

Magnitude 4.9 quake hits western Turkey's Balikesir prov.

TEHRAN, Sep. 07 (MNA) – A magnitude 4.9 earthquake struck the Sindirgi district of the western Balikesir province at 12.35 pm (0935GMT) on Sunday, Anadolu Agency reports citing Turkey's Disaster and Emergency Management Authority (AFAD).

AFAD reported that the tremor’s epicenter was in Sindirgi and occurred at a depth of 7.7 kilometers (4.7 miles), AZERTAC reported.

The quake was felt not only in Balikesir but also in the surrounding provinces, as well as Izmir.

There has been no report of any casualties or damage so far.

MNA

News ID 236209

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