A 5.9 magnitude earthquake struck Kale in Turkiye's Malatya province, causing panic but no serious injuries or significant destruction. The quake affected nearby areas and prompted school closures. More than 40 people were observed in hospitals,

ANKARA, Turkey (AP) — A moderately strong earthquake struck eastern Turkey on Wednesday, causing widespread panic, officials said. More than 40 people were being kept under observation in hospitals but there were no reports of serious injury or significant destruction.

An earthquake struck Malatya province in eastern Turkey on Wednesday, October 16, with its epicenter in the district of Kale, about 40 km (25 miles) east of the city of Malatya.” According to the USGS,

A 5.9 magnitude earthquake rattled eastern Turkiye's Malatya province, causing panic but no major injuries or destruction. Residents fled homes and schools were closed. The region, previously hit by a devastating quake in 2023,

As per officials, the earthquake was felt in nearby provinces including Diyarbakir, Elazig, Sanliurfa and Tunceli, as well as in some parts of northern Syria. It struck the town of Kale in Malatya province.

A 5.9-magnitude earthquake struck eastern Türkiye on Wednesday, but no immediate injuries were reported, officials said.

A moderately strong earthquake has struck eastern Turkey causing widespread panic, officials said. More than 40 people were being kept under observation in hospital but there were no reports of serious injury or significant destruction.

A moderately strong earthquake struck eastern Turkiye on Wednesday, causing widespread panic, officials said. There were no immediate reports of any serious injury or damage.