5.1-Magnitude Earthquake Hits Western Turkiye's Balikesir; No Casualties Reported

• A 5.1-magnitude earthquake struck the Sindirgi district in Balikesir province, western Turkiye, at dawn.
• The earthquake occurred at a depth of 11.04 kilometres below the surface.
• Turkiye’s Disaster and Emergency Management Authority confirmed no human or material losses.
• Field survey operations are ongoing to assess the situation.
• Minister of the Interior, Ali Yerlikaya, stated that teams immediately began field assessments.

Why It Matters: A 5.1-magnitude earthquake hit western Turkiye, with no reported casualties or significant damage.