6.2 magnitude earthquake hits Greece, tremors felt in Turkey
Representative image
A powerful earthquake measuring 6.2 on the
Richter scale
affected the Dodecanese Islands region of Greece on Tuesday. The seismic event occurred close to the Turkish border, as reported by the European Mediterranean Seismological Centre.
The seismic activity was recorded at a depth of 68 km (42 miles), the EMSC confirmed.
Meanwhile, a 5.8-magnitude earthquake hit the Mediterranean coastal town of Marmaris early Tuesday, according to Turkey's disaster management agency.
Seven People were injured while trying to flee their homes, some even jumped from windows or balconies, Marmaris Governor Idris Akbiyik said. There were no immediate reports of serious structural damage.
The earthquake, centered in the Mediterranean Sea, hit at 2.17 am and was felt in nearby regions, including the Greek island of Rhodes, where it woke many residents.
Turkey sits on major fault lines and is prone to frequent earthquakes. In 2023, a 7.8-magnitude quake killed more than 53,000 people in Turkey and caused widespread destruction across 11 provinces. Another 6,000 people died in northern Syria.
Hashtags
Try Our AI Features
Explore what Daily8 AI can do for you:
Comments
No comments yet...
Related Articles
United News of India
8 hours ago
- United News of India
5.3 magnitude earthquake sets off in Indonesia's eastern Maluku province, no damage reported
Jakarta, June 4 (UNI) An earthquake measured at over 5.3 on the Richter scale set off in Indonesia's eastern Maluku province on Wednesday, as per the country's Meteorology, Climatology, and Geophysics Agency. The quake had a very shallow depth of 20 km (12 mi) and was not felt (or at least not reported so), according to Volcano Discovery. The tremors occurred at 10:43 a.m. Jakarta time (0343 GMT) with the quake's epicenter located 66 km southeast of Seram Bagian Timur Regency at a depth of 20 km beneath the seabed. The strength of the tremors was measured at III to IV MMI (Modified Mercalli Intensity) in the district. Despite the intensity of the earthquake, no tsunami alert was issued by the agency as the tremors would not trigger large waves, reports Xinhua. Daryono, head of the agency's quake and tsunami mitigation division, said that no preliminary reports about damages or casualties were reported from the tremors. Additionally, a magnitude 5.4 earthquake struck near the country's Fakfak region. The quake was reported to have occurred at a depth of 58 km, happened around noon today, local time. While initial reports suggest the quake likely caused no significant damage, residents near the epicenter might have felt light shaking. Different agencies are still refining their data, with magnitudes ranging from 5.1 to 5.7. An archipelago, Indonesia is prone to frequent seismic and volcanic activities due to its location within the notorious "Pacific Ring of Fire." The location is known to be volatile boundary where several colossal tectonic plates occur on a regular basis, resulting in strong earthquakes. UNI ANV GNK
Time of India
a day ago
- Time of India
Travel update: Is it safe to visit Türkiye and Greece after the earthquake?
A magnitude 5.8 earthquake struck off the coast of Türkiye, near Marmaris, causing widespread panic and shaking the Greek island of Rhodes. While the tremor led to dozens of injuries from panicked evacuations, structural damage was minimal due to the quake's depth. Experts assure that travel remains safe, and no ongoing threat exists despite the region's seismic activity. Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads What Happened? Casualties and Injuries Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads Why Was the Damage Limited? Is It Safe to Travel? How Common Are Earthquakes in This Region? A magnitude 5.8 earthquake struck early Tuesday off the coast of Türkiye , causing panic in the resort town of Marmaris and shaking nearby regions, including the Greek island of Rhodes. While the tremor startled many from their sleep and led to dozens of injuries, no major damage has been earthquake occurred at 2:17 a.m. local time, centered in the Mediterranean Sea near Marmaris, a popular tourist destination. According to Türkiye's Disaster and Emergency Management Presidency, the tremor was felt across southwestern Türkiye and as far as Rhodes in Greece A 14-year-old girl died after being taken to the hospital following what officials described as an anxiety 70 people were treated for injuries, most sustained from jumping out of windows or off balconies in a structural damage to buildings has been reported in either Türkiye or Rhodes, many residents and tourists evacuated buildings and spent hours outside, but local officials confirmed only minor damage on the say the earthquake struck at a depth of 60 kilometers (37 miles), which helped reduce the impact on the surface.'Although it was felt in a wider area... it will not have significant impact on the surface,'said Efthymios Lekkas, head of Greece's Earthquake Planning and Protection Organization, on state-run of now, the UK Foreign Office has not updated its travel guidance for either Türkiye or Greece. Flights and other travel operations continue as normal. Seismologists have assured that the quake does not pose an ongoing threat.'We are in no way worried about these earthquakes,'added Lekkas in a statement to ERT News.Türkiye is located on several major tectonic fault lines, making earthquakes a frequent occurrence. The most devastating recent event was in February 2023, when a magnitude 7.8 quake killed more than 53,000 people in Türkiye and thousands more in tremor comes just days after minor quakes affected Crete, Kasos, and Karpathos, even triggering a short-lived tsunami warning.
The Hindu
a day ago
- The Hindu
5.8-magnitude earthquake hits Turkiye's coast; dozens injured, teen dead after being taken to hospital
A magnitude 5.8 earthquake shook a coastal town in Turkey on Tuesday (June 3, 2025), causing panic among residents, officials said. Dozens were reported injured after jumping from windows or balconies to get out of their homes while a teenager died after being taken to the hospital. No major damage was reported. The Disaster and Emergency Management Presidency said the earthquake hit at 2:17 a.m. and was centred in the Mediterranean Sea, off the holiday resort of Marmaris. It was felt in neighbouring regions, including on the Greek island of Rhodes, waking many from their sleep. Turkish Interior Minister Ali Yerlikaya said on X that a 14-year-old girl was taken to hospital and died there after what he said was an anxiety attack. It was not known if she had any underlying conditions. Muğla Marmaris'te 5.8 büyüklüğünde bir deprem meydan gelmiştir. Çevre illerden de hissedilen depremle ilgili olarak, Valimizin koordinasyonunda AFAD ve ilgili kurumlarımızın tüm ekipleri saha taramalarına devam etmektedir. İlk belirlemelere göre şehir genelinde yerleşim bulunan… — Ali Yerlikaya (@AliYerlikaya) June 3, 2025 Nearly 70 other people were treated for injuries after jumping from windows or balconies in panic, he said. There were no reports of damage to buildings, he added. Turkiye sits on top of major fault lines and earthquakes are frequent. In 2023, a magnitude 7.8 earthquake killed more than 53,000 people in Turkiye and destroyed or damaged hundreds of thousands of buildings in 11 southern and southeastern provinces. Another 6,000 people were killed in the northern parts of neighbouring Syria.
