Shallow M6.0 earthquake hits Sındırgı, Turkey
A shallow M6.0 earthquake was recorded at 19:48 UTC on October 27, 2025, about 8 km (5 miles) southeast of Sındırgı, Turkey, at a depth of 10.0 km (6.2 miles).
The event was located at latitude 39.2°N and longitude 28.2°E, within inland western Turkey, close to the town of Sındırgı. This region is characterized by a mix of rural communities and small towns situated in the Balıkesir Province.
Given the inland location, the area potentially hosts a range of critical infrastructure, including regional highways, municipal utilities, and local transportation networks that serve the surrounding population centers.
Because the earthquake occurred inland, there is no tsunami threat associated with this event, based on its location and available data.
One felt report was submitted in relation to this earthquake. The significance index is 554 (on a scale that runs through 1 000), based on magnitude, felt reports, and estimated impact.
Turkey sits in a highly seismic region due to the complex convergence of the Eurasian and African plates and is known for frequent strong earthquakes, especially along the North Anatolian Fault and related fault systems.
This information was last updated at 20:07 UTC on October 27, 2025.