Two people remain trapped in rubble from a fallen building.
Two people were reportedly trapped in a building collapse(Image: Anadolu via Getty Images)
A 6.1-magnitude earthquake has struck Turkey.
Residents of Istanbul reported feeling tremors after the quake struck just before 8pm local time. The epicentre of the quake was in Balikesir, in the Marmara region on Sunday.
Local media reports suggest that 10 buildings have so far collapsed in the disaster. Footage also emerged of a collapsed house on social media.
Two people are understood to remain trapped in the rubble of a fallen building. Four people were rescued from the area after a search, the Mirror reports.
Locals stand outside a collapsed building (Image: X)
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The disaster ministry (AFAS) said an additional seven aftershocks of 3.0-magnitude followed the initial tremor.
In a statement, the ministry said: “On August 10, 2025, at 7:53 PM, a 6.1 magnitude earthquake occurred in the Sındırgı district of Balıkesir province.
“The earthquake was felt in the provinces of Manisa, İzmir, Uşak, and Bursa. To date, a total of seven aftershocks exceeding magnitude 3.0 have occurred.
“Field surveys are currently ongoing. AFAD Provincial Directorates in Çanakkale, İzmir, Afyonkarahisar, Uşak, Bursa, Sakarya, Kütahya, Bilecik, Manisa, and Kocaeli have dispatched personnel and vehicles to support search and rescue efforts.
“The Turkish Disaster Response Plan (TAMP) has been activated, and representatives of all disaster groups will meet at the AFAD Disaster and Emergency Management Center.”