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Yahoo
2 days ago
- Climate
- Yahoo
Magnitude 5.8 earthquake rattles Turkey, causes panic and injuries
A magnitude 5.8 earthquake shook southwestern Turkey early Tuesday morning, sending residents running into the streets and injuring dozens in a panic, according to Turkish authorities and the U.S. Geological Survey. The earthquake struck at 2:17 a.m. local time (7:17 p.m. EDT Monday), with the epicenter located in the Mediterranean Sea roughly 3 miles south of Ä°çmeler, near the resort town of Marmaris. Tremors were also felt in neighboring regions, including the Greek island of Rhodes. While no major structural damage has been reported, Turkey's Disaster and Emergency Management Presidency said at least 70 people were injured, many of them after jumping from windows or balconies in fear. A 14-year-old girl died after being taken to a hospital for what officials described as an anxiety attack. On Rhodes, tourists and residents evacuated buildings and spent the night outdoors, but island officials confirmed only minor damage. The quake struck at a depth of about 37 miles (60 kilometers), which helped reduce surface impact, according to Greek seismologist Efthymios Lekkas. Turkey sits atop several major fault lines and is one of the most seismically active regions in the world. Tuesday's quake follows the devastating 7.8 magnitude earthquake in February 2023 that killed more than 53,000 people in southern Turkey.
Time of India
2 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
2 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
2 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.
CTV News
22-05-2025
- Climate
- CTV News
6.1-magnitude earthquake jolts Greek islands with no reported injuries
A Greek coast guard vessel and a helicopter are seen on the northeastern Aegean Sea near Greece, Thursday, April 3, 2025. (AP Photo/Panagiotis Balaskas) ATHENS, Greece — An undersea 6.1-magnitude earthquake scale struck off the Greek island of Crete early Thursday and was felt across the Aegean Sea, but there were no immediate reports of injuries or significant damage. The powerful quake occurred some 55 kilometres (34 miles) north of the island, according to the Geodynamics Institute of Athens at a depth of 37 kilometres (23 miles) beneath the seabed. A central road in the Cretan port city of Iraklio was cordoned off after chunks of cracked plaster from a damaged and abandoned building crashed to the ground. 'Fortunately, initial reports indicate that due to its significant depth (of the earthquake), there has been no major damage,' Civil Protection Minister Ioannis Kefalogiannis told reporters outside Athens before traveling to Crete. The shock was felt extensively across islands throughout the Aegean Sea. Rescue crews were sent to the island as a precaution, officials said. Earthquake and Planning Protection Organization director Efthymios Lekkas noted that deeper earthquakes typically cause less surface damage. Greece sits on major fault lines and experiences frequent seismic activity. The Associated Press
