Magnitude 6.1 Earthquake Hits Western Turkey, Buildings Collapsed

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Magnitude 6.1 Earthquake Hits Western Turkey, Buildings Collapsed
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A magnitude 6.1 earthquake struck Balikesir in north-west Turkey, causing one death, injuring 29, and collapsing 16 buildings, with rescue operations now concluded. The quake was felt as far as Istanbul, and Turkey's president expressed support and monitored recovery efforts. Turkey's seismic activity is frequent due to tectonic plate intersections, with a devastating 2023 earthquake still impacting the region.

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