Posting on X, the AFD wrote: "On August 10, 2025, at 19:53, a 6.1 magnitude earthquake occurred in the Sındırgı district of Balıkesir province.

"The earthquake was felt in the provinces of Manisa, İzmir, Uşak, and Bursa.

"So far, a total of 7 aftershocks with a magnitude above 3.0 have occurred. As of now, field surveys are ongoing.

"Personnel and vehicles have been dispatched from the AFAD Provincial Directorates of Çanakkale, İzmir, Afyonkarahisar, Uşak, Bursa, Sakarya, Kütahya, Bilecik, Manisa, and Kocaeli to support search and rescue operations.

"The Turkey Disaster Response Plan (TAMP) has been activated, and representatives of all disaster groups will gather at the AFAD Presidency Disaster and Emergency Management Center.

"We extend our best wishes to the affected citizens. Developments are being monitored."