A 6.1 magnitude earthquake struck southern Turkey on Sunday evening, killing one person and causing significant damage to homes and public buildings in the province of Sindirgi, at the southern edge of Balıkesir.

The tremor occurred at 7:53 p.m. local time at a depth of 10 kilometers. Its epicenter was located around 133 kilometers from the Greek island of Lesbos, and the quake was strongly felt in both Istanbul and Lesbos.

Turkish media reported collapsed structures across the affected area, while the mayor of Balıkesir Metropolitan Municipality, Ahmet Akın, confirmed the death. Two aftershocks, measuring 4.6 and 4.1, followed shortly after the main quake.

Greek authorities confirmed there were no damages on Lesbos despite the shaking being widely felt.

Seismology expert Efthymios Lekkas told ERT News that this was likely the main seismic event and that the faults in the area are not capable of producing a stronger quake. He also emphasized that the earthquake does not pose a risk to Greece, as it is unrelated to the North Anatolian Fault system that can affect Greek territory.

Search and rescue teams remain on site as aftershocks continue, with authorities urging residents to stay cautious.