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Time of India
4 days ago
- Climate
- 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.
Nahar Net
4 days ago
- General
- 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.
Arab Times
4 days ago
- Arab Times
Quake hits Turkey's coast; dozens injured and teen dies after being taken to hospital
ANKARA, Turkey, June 3, (AP): 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.
Daily Mirror
22-05-2025
- Climate
- Daily Mirror
Crete earthquake - what to do if you have a holiday planned to the Greek island
A powerful earthquake struck off the Greek island of Crete early Thursday, with no immediate reports of injuries or significant damage. The quake was felt across the Aegean Sea. A hefty 6.1-magnitude earthquake rumbled beneath the sea off Crete early Thursday, the second quake to strike in a week. The earthquake sent tremors across the Aegean Sea, with the Geodynamics Institute of Athens pinpointing its epicentre around 55 kilometers (34 miles) north of Crete at a depth of 37 kilometers (23 miles) under the seabed. The shaking was strong enough to wake people on the island. In Iraklio, Crete's main port city, a major road was sealed off after fragments of broken plaster from an old and deteriorating building plummeted to the street. It also caused a stir on social media, with reports flooding in from as far away as Athens and central Greece. In Cyprus, residents in some areas also reported feeling light tremors. Despite its strength, the impact of the earthquake has been limited. 'This was a strong but deep earthquake, and that depth helped spread the seismic energy more widely but less destructively. It was felt across half the country and even reached parts of Cyprus , but fortunately, no major damage has occurred," seismologist and president of Greece's Earthquake Planning and Protection Organization (OASP), Efthymis Lekkas. The chief of Earthquake and Planning Protection Organization, Efthymios Lekkas, said that earthquakes occurring deeper tend to cause less destruction at the surface. While the impact of the earthquake may have been limited this time, the fact that it was the second in a week may be a cause for concern for those looking to head to the region on holiday in the coming weeks. Tremors from the previous quake were felt as far away as Israel and southwestern Turkey and saw authorities issue a tsunami warning. Other earthquakes in the Aegean have been much more damaging. A 7.8 magnitude one in 1956 was the largest one to strike Greece in the 20th century and resulted in 53 deaths and considerable damage, notably on the island of Santorini. The shake caused local tsunami that affected the shores of the Cyclades and Dodecanese Islands, Crete and the Turkish coast of Asia Minor. What to do if you've got a holiday booked to the Aegean Although it is impossible to accurately calculate the likelihood of an earthquake striking, Mr Lekkas suggests that strong aftershocks in the immediate future are unlikely.'Typically, deep quakes like this come in a single strong event, with few aftershocks,' he said. If you do not want to run the risk of being caught up in an earthquake and want to cancel a planned holiday to the region, there are a number of factors as to whether or not you'll be able to claim a refund. "Your rights to cancel a package holiday (or a particular part of a holiday like a flight or a hotel booking) usually depend on the terms and conditions of your booking, and your reason for wanting to cancel," explains the Citizens Advice. You might be entitled to cancel the holiday without a fee if: the holiday company makes significant changes to your holiday it puts certain prices up after you book you can't get to your destination because of exceptional circumstances, like war or a natural disaster You might be covered for cancelling a trip if you have travel insurance. Check your policy or contact the insurance company if you're not sure. Usually travel insurance providers will pay out if the UK's Foreign Office has issued a 'do not travel' warning to the area you had planned to visit. Right now there is no such warning in place for Greece.
Yahoo
14-05-2025
- Yahoo
Earthquake triggers travel concerns for top cruise destination
A rare precautionary tsunami warning was issued for a highly sought-after travel destination on May 14 after a powerful, 6.0-magnitude earthquake rattled the region overnight. Although there are no initial reports of significant damage and injuries from the quake, the wobbling ground and resulting temporary tsunami warning incited panic among some visitors and with upcoming plans to vacation in the region have quickly taken to online forums to express concerns for their trips. Prior to the quake, uncertainty about travel to this destination was already high due to an unusual spike in seismic activity in the region that persisted over an extended period of time earlier this February, Greece's volcanic island of Santorini was placed under a state of emergency as thousands of earthquakes — most of small magnitudes — rattled the island for weeks. Precautionary measures were taken to prepare for the worst, as the possibility of a larger quake or a minor eruption of one of the area's volcanoes could not be entirely ruled out. Luckily, Santorini's persistent quakes died down and the state of emergency was lifted in March. Now, the popular island that's featured on many Mediterranean cruise itineraries this spring and summer is once again welcoming as Santorini rebounds, it appears that Greece's seismic concerns are not over. The country's strongest earthquake yet this year struck deep in the Aegean Sea in the early hours of May 14. The epicenter of the earthquake was recorded between the small islands of Kasos and Karpathos and near Greece's largest island, Crete. The shaking was felt as far away as say the latest quake was an isolated event that's unrelated to Santorini's recent seismic activity or to a 6.2-magnitude earthquake that shook nearby Turkey in April, according to local media reports. 'There is no connection whatsoever to the events in Santorini or Turkey,' Efthymis Lekkas, president of Greece's Earthquake Planning and Protection Organization, said in a statement about the earthquake. 'Santorini lies within a volcanic arc — a completely different geological structure. Meanwhile, the seismic activity in Turkey is driven by the Anatolian fault system. The Greek arc operates under an entirely distinct geotectonic regime.'No travel warnings have been issued for Greece at this time, and its islands are still considered safe to visit. If you plan to visit Greece on an upcoming cruise or other trip, make sure to monitor local media for the latest information and follow the instructions of local authorities. During a cruise, you should also review any cruise port safety information provided by your cruise line and listen for any announcements from the captain. Cruise ships from Norwegian Cruise Line, Princess Cruises, Celebrity Cruises, Virgin Voyages, and other lines are currently sailing Mediterranean cruises around the Greek isles. No cruise itinerary changes related to the earthquake have been reported at this time. (The Arena Group will earn a commission if you book a cruise.) , or email Amy Post at or call or text her at 386-383-2472.
