Earthquake occurred in western Turkey

A 6.1 magnitude earthquake occurred in the Sındırgı region of Turkey on October 27 at 22:48 local time (00:48 Tashkent time). This was reported by the Disaster and Emergency Management Authority (AFAD).

The epicenter of the earthquake was located at an estimated depth of 6 kilometers, and the tremors were also felt in neighboring provinces. According to Interior Minister Ali Yerlikaya on the NSosyal platform, three buildings and one shop collapsed as a result of the earthquake.

Everyone inside was evacuated in time. According to the information provided by Health Minister Kemal Memişoğlu, 19 people were injured as a result of the earthquake, most of them hurt due to panic or jumping out of windows during the tremors.

Four people have been discharged from the hospital, and the condition of the others is considered stable. Read “Zamin” on Telegram!