At least 19 people were injured after a 6.1-magnitude earthquake struck Turkey’s western province of Balikesir late last evening. Health Minister Kemal Memisoglu said on social media platform X that the injuries primarily resulted from panic and people jumping from high elevations.

 

 

He said that 15 of the wounded are in hospitals for treatment. Interior Minister Ali Yerlikaya stated that a total of 504 reports had been received by emergency call centers, including 25 concerning building damage.