A strong earthquake measuring 6.1 struck western Turkey late Monday night, causing several previously damaged buildings to collapse in the town of Sindirgi in Balikesir province. The tremor, which occurred at a shallow depth, led to the collapse of at least three unoccupied buildings and a two-story shop, all of which had been damaged in a prior quake. Two people were hospitalized due to injuries sustained while fleeing in panic, but no fatalities have been reported so far. The quake was felt in several provinces, prompting many residents to stay outside out of fear of aftershocks, as authorities continue to assess the situation.