Turkish Health Minister Dr. Kemal Memişoğlu announced on Sunday that four people were injured in a 6.1 magnitude earthquake that struck the Sındırgı district of Balıkesir province in western Turkey.

Key Details:

• Epicenter: Sındırgı, Balıkesir (depth: 11 km)

• Magnitude: 6.1 (Richter scale)

• Aftershocks: Three (measuring 4.6, 4.1, and 4.0)

• Casualties: 4 non-life-threatening injuries (all receiving hospital treatment)

• Response: Medical teams fully deployed

Official Statement:

Minister Memişoğlu posted on X (Twitter):
"The four injured are receiving hospital care with no life-threatening conditions. Medical teams are fully operational in the affected area."

Seismic Context:

The quake revived memories of Turkey's 2023 twin disasters:

• February 6, 2023: Twin earthquakes (7.7 & 7.6 magnitude) hit Kahramanmaraş

• Casualties: 53,000 dead, 107,000 injured

• Affected: 11 provinces, 14 million people

Current Preparedness:

Turkey's Disaster and Emergency Management Authority (AFAD) confirmed:

• Immediate aftershock monitoring

• No structural damage reported in Balıkesir

Geographical Note:

Balıkesir lies in Turkey's high-risk seismic zone, near the North Anatolian Fault. Today's quake was significantly weaker than 2023's catastrophic events.

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