An earthquake measuring 5.9 hits eastern Turkey
ANKARA, Turkey (AP) — A moderately strong earthquake struck eastern Turkey on Wednesday, causing panic, official and media reports said. There were no immediate reports of any injuries or damage.
The earthquake with a magnitude 5.9 struck the town of Kale in Malatya province, according to the government-run Disaster and Emergency Management Presidency. It was felt in the cities of Diyarbakir, Elazig and Malatya, HaberTurk television reported.
In Diyarbakir, people left homes in panic, the report said.
Malatya was one 11 provinces that was devastated by a powerful earthquake that hit struck parts of Turkey and northern Syria last year.
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