Strong Quake Shakes Western Turkey’s Balikesir Province; 19 Injured, No Fatalities Reported
Istanbul: Panic gripped parts of western Turkey late Monday after a 6.1-magnitude earthquake struck Balikesir province, injuring at least 19 people and damaging several structures. The powerful tremor sent residents rushing out of their homes as buildings swayed across multiple cities. Health Minister Kemal Memisoglu said the majority of the injuries occurred when people leapt…
