A moderate earthquake struck western Turkey Sunday evening, initially measured at a magnitude of 6.0 by geologists. These preliminary figures are subject to revision as further analysis is conducted.
The tremor occurred at 7:53 PM local time (6:53 PM CET) approximately 48 kilometers from Balikesir. As of this reporting, no immediate reports of damage or casualties have been received. Earthquakes of this magnitude are known to periodically cause damage within a radius of up to 70 kilometers from the epicenter. Authorities are continuing to monitor the situation and assess any potential impact.