Malaysians reported safe after 6.1 magnitude earthquake in Turkiye


Rescuers use a dog at the site of a building that collapsed following an earthquake in Sindirgi, in the western Balikesir province, Turkey, on Monday, August 11, 2025. -- REUTERS/Efekan Akyuz

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 11 (Bernama) -- All registered Malaysians, including those in nearby cities such as Izmir and Manisa, have been confirmed safe following a 6.1-magnitude earthquake that struck Alakir-Sindirgi,  Balikesir Province, Turkiye at 7.53pm local time on Sunday.

The Foreign Ministry, in a media advisory on Monday, stated that the Malaysian Embassy in Ankara and the Consulate General in Istanbul remain in close contact with the Malaysian community in affected areas to ensure their well-being.

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