The earthquake, with an epicenter in the town of Sindirgi, sent shocks that were felt some 125 miles to the north in Istanbul, a city of more than 16 million people.

At least one person died and more than a dozen buildings collapsed after a 6.1 magnitude earthquake struck northwestern Turkey 's Balikesir province. At such a critical moment in US history, we need reporters on the ground. Your donation allows us to keep sending journalists to speak to both sides of the story.

At least 2 people were trapped in the debris of a collapsed building after the earthquake, with an epicentre in the town of Sindirgi.