An earthquake measuring 5.9 hits eastern Turkey, causing panic but no major damage

ANKARA, Turkey (AP) — A moderately strong earthquake has struck eastern Turkey, causing widespread panic. There is no report of any serious injury or significant destruction. The earthquake with a magnitude 5.9 struck the town of Kale in Malatya province on Wednesday. It was also felt in several nearby provinces and parts of northern Syria. A TV report said that people in the region left homes in panic. Malatya was one 11 provinces that was devastated by a powerful earthquake that hit struck parts of Turkey and northern Syria last year, killing more than 53,000 people in Turkey.