A magnitude 5.2 earthquake struck western Türkiye early Saturday morning, with its epicenter located approximately 4 kilometers from the town of Sindirgi in Balikesir province, according to preliminary data from Kandilli Observatory, APA reports citing Türkiye Today.
The quake occurred at 00:24:37 local time on Jan. 24, 2026, at a depth of 10 kilometers. The epicenter was pinpointed near Isiklar, a locality in the Sındırgı district.
Tremors felt in Istanbul and Izmir
The earthquake was felt across major cities in the region, including Istanbul and Izmir. The shallow depth of the quake typically results in stronger surface shaking across a wider area, allowing tremors to reach Türkiye's largest city despite the distance from the epicenter.
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