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CTV News
a day ago
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- CTV News
A quake hits Turkey's coast. Dozens are injured and a teen dies after being taken to hospital
ANKARA, Turkiye -- A magnitude 5.8 earthquake shook a coastal town in Turkiye on Tuesday, 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 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. 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. 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. On Rhodes, tourists and residents spent hours overnight outside their hotels and homes after feeling the temblor but island officials said the damage was minor. That's likely because the quake struck at a depth of 60 kilometres (37 miles), according to Efthymios Lekkas, head of Greece's Earthquake Planning and Protection Organization. 'Although it was felt in a wider area ... it will not have significant impact on the surface,' Lekkas told state-run television. 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.
Gulf Today
a day ago
- Climate
- Gulf Today
VIDEO: 5.8-magnitude quake rattles Turkey's southwestern resorts
A 5.8 magnitude earthquake struck the Marmaris area of southwestern Turkey early on Tuesday, killing one teenager and injuring dozens of people, the interior minister said. The quake, which Turkey's AFAD disaster agency said struck at 2:17 am (2317 GMT on Monday) some 10 kilometres (six miles) off the coast of Marmaris, was also felt in Greece and as far away as Egypt. A 14-year-old girl died following a panic attack and some 70 people were hurt in the Mugla province as they rushed to find safety, including "some who jumped from a height", Interior Minister Ali Yerlikaya said on X. There were no initial reports of buildings destroyed in residential areas, he said. "In Fethiye, a 14-year-old girl named Afranur Gunlu was taken to the hospital due to a panic attack but, unfortunately, despite all interventions, she passed away," Yerlikaya said. Fethiyeh lies around 100 kilometres to the east of Marmaris. Of those injured, 14 were treated at the scene, eight were briefly treated then discharged and another 46 were being treated in hospital, he said. Many popular seaside resorts are located in Mugla province, including Marmaris, Bodrum and Fethiye, which welcomed 3.7 million foreign visitors in 2024, the Anatolu state news agency said. The earthquake was also "broadly felt" in Greece's Dodecanese islands, the national quake protection authority chief Efthymios Lekkas told the news portal, saying some tourists in Rhodes had been forced to evacuate their hotels. But there were no reports of injuries, he said. It was also felt in Egypt, according to the National Research Institute of Astronomy and Geophysics. Agence France-Presse
Russia Today
a day ago
- Climate
- Russia Today
Turkish Mediterranean coast rattled by 5.8-magnitude quake (VIDEOS)
A 5.8-magnitude earthquake struck the Marmaris area of southwestern Türkiye in the early hours of Tuesday, injuring 69 people and resulting in the death of a 14-year-old girl, according to Interior Minister Ali Yerlikaya. In early 2023, the country was hit by a devastating earthquake that claimed tens of thousands of lives. According to the Disaster and Emergency Management Authority (AFAD), the earthquake originated in the Mediterranean Sea. The epicenter was located 10.43km from the Mugla district of Marmaris, at a depth of 67.91km. In addition to southwestern Türkiye, tremors were felt across parts of southern Greece and the coastal areas of the Aegean Sea, local reports said. A 14-year-old girl in Fethiye died due to a panic attack, despite medical efforts, the interior minister said in a post on X. He added that dozens of people were injured after attempting to jump from heights during the chaos caused by the quake in Mugla Province and surrounding districts. ⚠️ Earthquake Alert: Turkey 🇹🇷At least 69 people injured after jumping out of buildings in panic during a 5.9–6.0 magnitude earthquake off Marmaris, Turkey — governor struck at 2:17 AM, ~26 km south of the safe, Türkiye. 🇹🇷#Earthquake#Marmaris… Yerlikaya noted that field assessments are ongoing under the coordination of the governor, with the AFAD and all relevant institutions actively involved. Emergency teams remain on alert in case of aftershocks. Videos circulating on social media show people in cafes fleeing in panic. Interior cameras show furniture shaking, and another video shows crowds gathering in a park to keep away from buildings. Türkiye lies along two major fault lines, making earthquakes a frequent occurrence in the region.5/A 5.8-magnitude earthquake struck the Dodecanese Islands-Turkey border. At least seven people were injured in Marmaris, Turkey, while trying to escape homes in panic. No serious damage reported.#Greece#deprem#σεισμός# In April, a 6.2-magnitude earthquake struck beneath the Sea of Marmara, sending tremors rippling across the region, including Türkiye's most populous city, Istanbul; 359 people were injured as a result, and one person died due to a heart attack. Now: Citizen's security camera captures the powerful impact of a 5.8 magnitude earthquake shaking Muğla, Turkey 🇹🇷 # On February 6, 2023, a 7.8-magnitude earthquake struck the country, followed by a second powerful quake, claiming the lives of at least 53,000 people in Türkiye and causing widespread destruction across 11 southern and southeastern provinces, flattening buildings and severely damaging infrastructure. In neighboring Syria, the quakes resulted in the deaths of around 6,000 people.
Nahar Net
a day ago
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- Nahar Net
Quake hits Turkey's coast, killing teen and injuring dozens
by Naharnet Newsdesk 03 June 2025, 11:34 A magnitude 5.8 earthquake shook a coastal town in Turkey on Tuesday, 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 quake hit at 2:17 a.m. and was centered in the Mediterranean Sea, off the holiday resort of Marmaris. It was felt in neighboring 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. 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. On Rhodes, tourists and residents spent hours overnight outside their hotels and homes after feeling the temblor but island officials said the damage was minor. That's likely because the quake struck at a depth of 60 kilometers (37 miles), according to Efthymios Lekkas, head of Greece's Earthquake Planning and Protection Organization. "Although it was felt in a wider area ... it will not have significant impact on the surface," Lekkas told state-run television. Turkey 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 Turkey 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 neighboring Syria.
The Hindu
a day ago
- Climate
- 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.
