A moderate earthquake struck western Turkey on Sunday evening, initially reported by geologists as having a magnitude of 6.0. It is common for these preliminary figures to be revised as further data becomes available.
The seismic event occurred at 7:53 PM local time (6:53 PM CET) approximately 48 kilometers from Balikesir. As of initial reports, no damages or casualties have been confirmed. Earthquakes of this magnitude are known to occasionally cause damage within a 70-kilometer radius of the epicenter. Authorities are continuing to monitor the situation and assess potential impacts.
