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Daily Mirror
6 days ago
- Daily Mirror
Tragic cause of death of Greece earthquake victim, 14, after mass panic hit
One person is dead and 69 people have been injured after a quake hit Greece and Turkey early this morning, with a teenage girl tragically confirmed as the first recorded fatality A 14-year-old girl has died after a 6.2 magnitude earthquake hit Greece and Turkey, according to authorities. A total of 69 people were also reported injured after many jumped from windows or balconies to get out of their homes in Fethiye, Turkey, early this morning. The Disaster and Emergency Management Presidency said the quake 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. There were no reports of damage to buildings. Turkish Interior Minister Ali Yerlikaya described scenes of mass panic on X, revealing that several people flung themselves from buildings. "In Muğla and its districts, 14 of our citizens who jumped from heights due to panic were treated on site," he wrote. "8 people were treated and discharged on their feet. The examinations and treatments of 46 of our citizens continue in the emergency room." Addressing the youngster's death, he told how she died after suffering a 'panic attack'. "In the earthquake, a 14-year-old girl named Afranur Günlü was taken to the hospital due to a panic attack in Fethiye, but unfortunately lost her life despite all interventions," he wrote. In nearby Greece, holiday group TUI has contacted Brit tourist currently holidaying in Rhodes saying: "Dear Guests. We would like to inform you that an earthquake occurred at 02.17am with a magnitude of 6.6 on the Richter scale. "The epicenter was located approximately 18 kilometres from Rhodes, at a depth of 68 kilometers (42 miles). "Local authorities are currently assessing the situation. At this time, there are no reports of significant damage or injuries. As a precaution, please remain calm and follow any safety instructions provided by your accommodation or local officials. "Should any specific action be required on your part, rest assured that we will contact you directly with further guidance. Your safety and well-being are our top priority." Turkey lies on major fault lines, meaning that earthquakes occur frequently. In 2023, an earthquake with a magnitude of 7.8 killed more than 53,000 people. Hundreds of thousands of buildings were destroyed or damaged. In the northern parts of neighboring Syria, the earthquake claimed another 6,000 lives.
Shafaq News
6 days ago
- Climate
- Shafaq News
Powerful quake hits Turkiye's Marmaris: 70 casualties reported
Shafaq News/ The powerful earthquake that struck Turkiye's southwestern Marmaris region early Tuesday resulted in 70 casualties, according to Turkish authorities. The 5.8-magnitude quake hit at 2:17 a.m. local time (2317 GMT on Monday), about 10 kilometers off the coast of Marmaris in Muğla province, the country's AFAD disaster agency reported. While the tremor did not cause structural collapses, it triggered widespread panic among residents who rushed to safety. Interior Minister Ali Yerlikaya confirmed the death of 14-year-old Afranur Günlü, who suffered a fatal panic attack in the coastal district of Fethiye. 'Despite all interventions, she unfortunately passed away,' Yerlikaya wrote on X. 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 In addition to one death, at least 69 people were reportedly injured, with 14 treated at the scene, eight discharged, and 46 remaining under treatment in emergency departments. Turkiye, situated on major fault lines, is prone to frequent seismic activity. In 2023, a 7.8 magnitude earthquake struck the country, claiming over 53,000 lives and causing widespread destruction, with hundreds of thousands of buildings either damaged or destroyed across 11 provinces in the south and southeast.
Al Bawaba
7 days ago
- Climate
- Al Bawaba
Turkey: 1 died, dozens injured in 5.8-magnitude earthquake in Marmaris area
Published June 3rd, 2025 - 05:46 GMT ALBAWABA - On early Tuesday, a 5.8-magnitude earthquake jolted the Marmaris area of southwestern Turkey, killing one person and injuring dozens of others, Turkey's interior minister confirmed. A 14-year-old girl who suffered a panic attack due to the earthquake passed away, while about 70 people were injured in the Mugla province while trying to find a safe place, including "some who jumped from a height", Interior Minister Ali Yerlikaya revealed in a post shared on X. No material destruction has been reported until now, the minister stressed. "In Muğla and its districts, 14 of our 69 citizens who jumped from heights due to panic were treated on site. 8 people were treated and discharged on an outpatient basis. The examinations and treatments of 46 of our citizens continue in the emergency room," he maintained. 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 The AFAD disaster agency mentioned that the Tuesday earthquake struck at 2:17 a.m. local time (2317 GMT on Monday) some 10 kilometres off the coast of Marmaris. "During the earthquake in Fethiye, our 14-year-old daughter, Afranur Günlü, was taken to hospital due to a panic attack, but unfortunately lost her life despite all interventions," Turkish minister added. © 2000 - 2025 Al Bawaba (
