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Daily Mirror
7 days ago
- Climate
- Daily Mirror
Mum and daughter 'petrified' as huge earthquake starts cracking apart their home
Dozens of people have spoken out online about the terror of being caught in the 6.2 and 5.8 magnitude earthquakes that hit Turkey and Greece at midnight on Tuesday A mum has told how she was left "petrified" when a massive magnitude six earthquake struck her home, shaking the property so hard that it tore plaster from the walls. Multiple tremors hit the border of Turkey and Greece on Monday night, with the largest, a massive 6.2 magnitude, striking between the Dodecanese Islands and Turkish west coast. A following 5.8 magnitude shock caused chaos in the area, with dozens of people seen jumping over the balconies of their hotels after they were shaken awake just after 2.30am. One person, a 14-year-old girl, died in the panic, with 69 injured and many other locals and holidaymakers telling of the intense experience. Among those affected the most by the tremors was a mum living in Armutalan, a Turkish town roughly 20 kilometres (12.5 miles) outside the earthquake epicentre. The anonymous parent submitted a report on the Euro-Mediterranean Seismological Centre saying she was asleep in bed with her daughter at the time it hit, adding she was left "petrified" when the earthquake started breaking apart her home and dashed glass on the floor. She added it "went on for a very long time and was very strong". The mum said: "I was asleep in bed with my daughter, the whole bed started shaking the lights were flashing on and off. Glass smashed, plaster from the wall everywhere, big cracks. I'm petrified. [It] went on for a very long time and was very strong." Dozens of other people responded with similar stories on the earthquake reporting site, with another holidaymaker staying in Turkey saying she was awakened to "the whole room shaking". They added: "The whole hotel was up and into the lobby." Another user from Bozburun said that, while it didn't last long for them, the tremors made a massive ruckus outside their home. They said the "tremble was for 15 seconds or so", adding: "It was like a buldozer was working outside the house." And another user added: "The shaking sound was severe and the cabinet door sounds increased. I had trouble keeping my balance." While the initial earthquakes have now passed, dozens of aftershocks have continued to surge across Greece and Turkey in the nearly 12 hours since. The more recent earthquakes have ranged from a magnitude 1.2 to 3.2, and seismologists are not particularly worried about any potential danger. Speaking to state-run Greek broadcaster ERT News, Efthimios Lekkas said the tremors only felt widespread as they struck at a significant depth, around 69 kilometres. This, combined with the waves it produced, he added, were not enough to cause extensive damage on the surface. He said: "We are in no way worried about these earthquakes. This one was intense due to its depth, it covers a larger surface area, but the seismic waves do not have the energy they should have to see damage on the surface."
Time Out
7 days ago
- Climate
- Time Out
Is it safe to travel to Türkiye and Greece? Latest advice following 5.8-magnitude earthquake
A strong 5.8-magnitude earthquake has struck the popular holiday resort of Marmaris, Türkiye, with intense tremors also felt on the neighbouring Greek island of Rhodes. A 14-year-old girl has reportedly died in the town of Fethiye in Türkiye after suffering a panic attack, while at least 69 people sustained injuries while jumping from buildings in Rhodes and elsewhere. This is, of course, worrying news if you have a trip booked to the region. Here's everything we know so far about travel disruptions and whether it's safe to visit Greece and Türkiye. Where was the earthquake? The 5.8-magnitude earthquake struck at 2.17am local time in the Mediterranean Sea off of Türkiye's southwestern coast, causing locals and tourists to evacuate buildings in Marmaris and the neighbouring Greek island of Rhodes. Is it safe to travel to Türkiye and Greece? The UK Foreign Office has not updated its advice page for travelling to Türkiye or Greece following the earthquake, and flights are operating as normal. According to Metro, seismologist Efthimios Lekkas told Greece's state-run broadcaster ERT News that they 'are in no way worried about these earthquakes' and that, though the earthquake 'was intense due to its depth ... the seismic waves do not have the energy they should have to see damage on the surface'. When was the last earthquake in Türkiye? As Türkiye sits on top of major fault lines, there's a high chance of earthquakes. The most recent serious earthquakes struck Türkiye and neighbouring Syria in February 2023, killing over 50,000 people, displacing thousands more, and destroying buildings on both sides of the border. Today's earthquake comes just weeks after a 5.9-magnitude tremor hit the Greek islands of Crete, Kasos and Karpathos, triggering a tsunami warning.
Metro
7 days ago
- Metro
Travel agency sends message to tourists after earthquake rocks Greece and Turkey
Travel agencies have urged tourists to stay calm after an earthquake rocked western Turkey and parts of Greece in the middle of the night. People were jolted awake when a 5.8 magnitude quake shook the Turkish coastal town of Marmaris, around 40km north of the Greek holiday island of Rhodes around 2.17am Monday. A 14-year-old girl died in the resort town of Fethiye, on Turkey's Turquoise Coast, the country's Interior Minister Ali Yerlikaya said. He said the teenager was taken to hospital but could not be saved. Dozens were injured in Mugla, on Turkey's Aegean coast, as panicked residents tried to jump from buildings, according to local media reports. No injuries were reported in Rhodes but tourists on the island said they woke to violent shaking. Matthew McCormick, from Belfast, wrote on X: 'Jeepers, nothing like an earthquake in Rhodes to get you going at 2am. Rather surreal to feel the whole hotel move.' Fuel your wanderlust with our curated newsletter of travel deals, guides and inspiration. Sign up here. Travel operator TUI told holidaymakers to 'remain calm' and follow instructions from local authorities. Seismologist Efthimios Lekkas told Greece's state-run broadcaster ERT News that the earthquake's depth caused it to be felt across a wider area. He said: 'We are in no way worried about these earthquakes. 'This one was intense due to its depth, it covers a larger surface area, but the seismic waves do not have the energy they should have to see damage on the surface.' The news comes weeks after nearby Crete was shaken by a stronger 6.1 magnitude earthquake, which triggered a tsunami warning. Turkey is crossed by two major fault lines and in some parts of the country, earthquakes are frequent. In April, Istanbul was rocked by a series earthquakes, something scientists have been warning about for years. Buildings shook and people fled onto the streets of Turkey's biggest city after three consecutive earthquakes – as strong as 6.2 magnitude – hit before 1pm local time. More than 150 people were hospitalised with injuries sustained while jumping from buildings. The shocks were felt as far as Greece, Bulgaria and Romania. Live TV captured the moment CNN Türk anchor Meltem Bozbeyoglu realised what was happening. The BBC's senior international correspondent Orla Guerin, who lives in Istanbul, said she has never felt an earthquake so powerful in six years of living in the city. Anxiety around earthquakes has run high in Turkey since 2023, when a series of massive shocks killed more than 55,000 people in southeastern parts of the country and neighbouring Syria. A 7.8 magnitude earthquake on 6 February 2023, and a second powerful tremor that came hours later, destroyed or damaged hundreds of thousands of buildings in 11 southern and south-eastern Turkish provinces, leaving more than 53,000 people dead. Another 6,000 people were killed in the northern parts of Syria. Whole neighbourhoods were flattened and people slept outside in fear of aftershocks for weeks. While Istanbul was not impacted by that earthquake, the devastation heightened fears of a similar quake with experts citing the city's proximity to fault lines. As of 9am Tuesday, the UK Foreign Office has not updated its travel guidance for Turkey or Greece. If an earthquake strikes, the FCDO says you should drop to the ground, cover your head and hold on to something stationary. If you are inside a building, you are advised to stay where you are. Avoid sheltering under door frames. If you are near the ocean, the advice will always be to move to higher ground. As aftershocks can occur, the FCDO recommends following local advice regarding evacuation or sheltering in place after an initial earthquake. The FCDO will set up a specific crisis response to help British nationals who might be affected. This can include a dedicated hotline or online registration where you can apply for assistance. In April, Metro spoke to Pelin Bengu, general manager at Intrepid Travel Turkey, about what to do if you're caught in an earthquake. We asked what travellers should know about their refund rights, and if they have the right to cancel a trip. Pelin said: 'Unless the Foreign Office changes its advice for travel to Turkey, normal booking conditions will apply for people travelling to the country. 'If you're concerned about travelling to Turkey, it's best to contact your travel agent or tour operator for advice.' As it stands, the FCDO also advises against all travel to within 10km of the border with Syria due to fighting and a heightened risk of terrorism. More Trending It also warns of unrest linked to demonstrations and protests that have taken place across the country in recent weeks. Earlier this year, hundreds of thousands took to the streets to protest the arrest of Istanbul's mayor. Like with any country, the Foreign Office advises British nationals to stay vigilant when abroad. A Foreign Office spokeswoman told Metro it is 'monitoring' the ongoing situation in Turkey and keeps its travel advice under 'constant review'. MORE: Is it safe to travel to Sicily? Orange alert after 'intense' Mount Etna eruption MORE: A stranger helped me on a plane – they only made things worse MORE: The surprising reason cabin crew seatbelts are different from yours
Yahoo
16-05-2025
- Climate
- Yahoo
Saharan dust, strong winds in Greece result in cancelled flights
Stormy southern winds have carried large amounts of fine desert sand from the Sahara to Greece, with the popular holiday islands of Crete and Rhodes particularly affected on Friday. Dozens of flights had to be rerouted to other Greek airports due to wind gusts of force 12 in the area of these holiday islands, according to reports from the public broadcaster ERTNews. Some flights were cancelled. In Crete, the measured particulate matter levels on Friday were over 250 micrograms per cubic metre of air, the University of Athens reported. This weather phenomenon was accompanied by unusually high temperatures. On the island of Crete, temperatures reached up to 34 degrees Celsius in some areas on Wednesday, meteorologists reported on Greek radio. In the capital Athens, temperatures also rose to 26 degrees around midday, and visibility was limited. The surrounding mountains were barely visible. Doctors warned people with respiratory diseases not to stay outdoors for too long. Physically strenuous activities outdoors should be avoided, they said. Health complaints can occur even at a particulate matter concentration of 50 micrograms per cubic metre. Lighter westerly winds are expected to set in over the weekend, which will disperse the particulate matter, the weather office reported.
Yahoo
12-02-2025
- Science
- Yahoo
Additional meters installed in Greece's Santorini as tremors continue
Scientists have installed more seismographs around Santorini as the Greek island continues to be rattled by small quakes, the head of the country's seismological service told broadcaster ERTNews on Wednesday. Researchers have also retrieved two underwater seismographs to evaluate data, Efthimis Lekkas said. "They will [...] provide valuable data on the exact epicentres of the earthquakes, and it will be possible to estimate the course of the seismic sequence more reliably," he said. Seismographs are used to record waves and vibrations of the ground during earthquakes. Santorini, a popular holiday island in the Aegean Sea, has been rattled by a series of mostly small tremors since late January. Seismologists warn that the small quakes show no signs of stopping and could persist for weeks or months, with concerns that a magnitude 6 earthquake may strike before the activity subsides. Numerous small and medium-sized tremors as well as a magnitude 5.0 earthquake were again recorded overnight but Lekkas said that a main quake of magnitude 6 or stronger has yet to occur. Tremors of that magnitude could cause widespread damage and even tsunamis. Scientists have installed a tide gauge on the north-east coast of the island facing the earthquake epicentres to monitor the water. A large proportion of the island's inhabitants, mainly women, children and the elderly, have left Santorini and sought safety with relatives on the mainland.
