Powerful earthquake in Turkey: buildings shaken in Istanbul and Izmir.

Earthquake in Western Turkey

According to The Sun: This evening, residents in western Turkey were engulfed by panic as a powerful earthquake with a magnitude of 6.1 forced people to flee their homes into the streets. The earthquake occurred in the Balıkesir region at 22:48 local time, shaking buildings over a large area, including Istanbul and Izmir, the two largest cities in the country.

According to the Disaster and Emergency Management Authority of Turkey...

Such natural disasters are not uncommon in Turkey due to the country's location in seismic activity zones. Experts are urging residents to be cautious and follow safety recommendations. Authorities have already begun assessing the scale of potential damage and providing assistance to those affected.