6.2 Magnitude Quake Near Rhodes Shakes Türkiye, Egypt & More

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In the early hours of Tuesday, a 6.2 magnitude earthquake jolted the Dodecanese Islands near Rhodes, Greece, according to the European-Mediterranean Seismological Centre (EMSC).
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The quake, which hit around 16 miles from Rhodes, was felt far beyond its epicenter—rattling nerves from Türkiye to Egypt, Syria, and even parts of the UAE.
The tremor occurred at a depth of 68 kilometers (about 42 miles), giving it the reach to shake multiple countries across the Eastern Mediterranean. Videos and posts poured in from residents reporting early-morning shakes in cities across the region.
The UAE's National Center of Meteorology (@ncmuae) also confirmed the event, noting that the quake was recorded in Southwest Türkiye at 3:17 AM UAE time.
Although no immediate reports of damage or injuries have surfaced, the widespread tremors caused quite a stir on social media, with users across several countries checking in to say, 'Did anyone else feel that?'
Seismic activity is not uncommon in this part of the world, but a 6.2 magnitude quake is strong enough to be felt over a large area—and that's exactly what happened.
Experts continue to monitor the situation, but for now, it's a reminder of how the Earth's crust doesn't care if you're sleeping. Stay safe, and keep those emergency kits stocked.