A magnitude 6.1 earthquake has struck Turkey’s northwestern province of Balikesir, killing at least one person and causing about a dozen buildings to collapse.

The magnitude 6.1 quake left one person dead and caused 16 buildings to collapse in the north-west Balikesir province.

A 6.1-magnitude earthquake hit Turkey on Sunday, causing dozens of reports of damage and at least one collapsed building as rescue operations begin.