Earthquake concerns continued into their sixth day with Kütahya experiencing a 3.9 magnitude tremor overnight and Marmara a 3.3 magnitude tremor. Istanbul Governor Gül confirmed schools sustained no damage, while meteorological warnings shifted to storms and heavy rain alerts.
In post-Cabinet meeting remarks, President Erdoğan criticized CHP leader Özel's response to the earthquake, claiming he came to Istanbul "not for solidarity but for new scandals." The corruption investigation into Istanbul Municipality expanded with new testimonies emerging, including claims about cameras being covered with napkins during meetings.
Sırrı Süreyya Önder's condition remained critical, with doctors reporting deteriorating neurological indicators while attempting "to realize a miracle." In Samsun, the landslide tragedy that killed a father and two children resulted in one arrest, as another landslide occurred in the same area.