Magnitude 6.1 earthquake shakes Sindirgi in western Turkiye, felt as far as Istanbul

A 6.1-magnitude earthquake has struck western Turkiye, hitting the town of Sindirgi at a depth of 10 kilometres. The tremor, which shook a community of more than 30,000 residents, caused the collapse of at least 10 buildings according to local officials, though no casualties have been reported. The quake's effects were felt as far away as Istanbul, some 340 kilometres to the north, where residents reported noticeable shaking. Authorities continue to assess the situation as search and rescue operations potentially unfold in the affected area. Subscribe to our channel: http://bit.ly/AJSubscribe Follow us on X: https://twitter.com/AJEnglish Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera Check our website: http://www.aljazeera.com/ Check out our Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/aljazeeraenglish/ Download AJE Mobile App: https://aje.io/AJEMobile #Turkiye #TurkeyEarthquake #TurkiyeEarthquake #Sindirgi #SindirgiEarthquake #Istanbul #TurkiyeSeismicActivity #EarthquakeNews #WesternTurkiyeQuake