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Wales Online
3 days ago
- General
- Wales Online
14-year-old girl dies and 69 injured as people 'jump from buildings' in Turkey
14-year-old girl dies and 69 injured as people 'jump from buildings' in Turkey Tremors were felt in Greece and Turkey The earthquake happened in the early hours of this morning (Image: Getty Images/iStockphoto ) A 14 year old girl tragically lost her life following a massive earthquake that struck Turkey in the early hours of this morning, June 3. The country's disaster control authority reported that the seismic activity, which registered 5.8 on the Richter scale, occurred at 2.17am in the Mediterranean. The tremors were felt in surrounding regions, including the Greek island of Rhodes, where many were awakened abruptly. As per the European-Mediterranean Seismological Centre (EMSC), Rhodes also experienced a quake of magnitude 6.2. Holidaymakers took to social media to describe how hotels were "violently swaying and shaking" during the quake. Marmaris governor Idris Akbiyik initially said there were no immediate reports of severe damage but has since confirmed that 69 people sustained injuries after jumping from heights due to panic, and a 14-year-old girl sadly died. In a post shared by Idris Akbiyik, translated into English, he wrote: "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. "In Muğla and its districts, 14 of our 69 citizens who jumped from heights due to panic were treated on site. Article continues below "8 people were treated and discharged on an outpatient basis. The examinations and treatments of 46 of our citizens continue in the emergency room. "I wish God's mercy upon our deceased Afranur child and offer my condolences to his family. I offer my best wishes to our citizens affected by the earthquake. May God protect our country and our nation from disasters." Turkey, situated on significant fault lines, is no stranger to frequent seismic activity. In 2023, a devastating earthquake registering 7.8 on the Richter scale killed over 53,000 people. For our free daily briefing on the biggest issues facing the nation, sign up to the Wales Matters newsletter here . The catastrophe resulted in hundreds of thousands of buildings being either destroyed or severely damaged. The tremors also reached the northern regions of neighbouring Syria, leading to a further loss of 6,000 lives. In light of this morning's earthquake in Rhodes, travel company TUI has reached out to British holidaymakers currently vacationing on the island. They issued a statement 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 epicentre was located approximately 18 kilometres from Rhodes, at a depth of 68 kilometres (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." Article continues below The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) offers guidance on travel risks to help British nationals in making informed decisions. As of now, the FCDO has not issued any warnings for Brits planning trips to Rhodes or Turkey.
New York Post
3 days ago
- Climate
- New York Post
Powerful 5.8-magnitude earthquake rocks Turkey, killing at least 1 as people jump from windows amid panic
A magnitude 5.8 earthquake rattled coastal communities in southwestern Turkey early Tuesday morning, leaving at least one person dead as people desperately tried to escape their homes amid the panic. The earthquake struck around 2:17 a.m. local time Tuesday morning (7:17 p.m. ET Monday) south of Marmaris, Turkey, with shaking reported across the region, including Rhodes, Greece. Marmaris Gov. Dr. Idris Akbiyik took to social media shortly after the earthquake and said that while there were no immediate reports of significant damage, several people were injured and at least one person was killed. Akbiyik said a 14-year-old girl was brought to a local hospital after suffering from a 'panic attack,' and despite life-saving measures, she was pronounced dead. In addition, Akbiyik said several people were injured after jumping from windows to escape homes and other structures to get outdoors for safety. 3 A magnitude 5.8 earthquake rattled coastal communities in southwestern Turkey early Tuesday morning. X / @LastQuake 3 The earthquake struck around 2:17 a.m. local time Tuesday morning (7:17 p.m. ET Monday) south of Marmaris, Turkey. X / @idrisakbiyik 3 Several people were injured and at least one person was killed. Storyful / @ Information in this article was translated via Google Translate.
Yahoo
3 days ago
- Climate
- Yahoo
Magnitude 5.8 earthquake along Turkish coast leaves at least 1 dead as people jump from windows amid panic
A magnitude 5.8 earthquake rattled coastal communities in southwestern Turkey early Tuesday morning, leaving at least one person dead as people desperately tried to escape their homes amid the panic. How To Watch Fox Weather The earthquake struck around 2:17 a.m. local time Tuesday morning (7:17 p.m. ET Monday) south of Marmaris, Turkey, with shaking reported across the region, including Rhodes, Greece. Marmaris Gov. Dr. Idris Akbiyik took to social media shortly after the earthquake and said that while there were no immediate reports of significant damage, several people were injured and at least one person was killed. Download The Free Fox Weather App Akbiyik said a 14-year-old girl was brought to a local hospital after suffering from a "panic attack," and despite life-saving measures, she was pronounced dead. In addition, Akbiyik said several people were injured after jumping from windows to escape homes and other structures and get outdoors to safety. Information in this article was translated via Google article source: Magnitude 5.8 earthquake along Turkish coast leaves at least 1 dead as people jump from windows amid panic
Daily Record
3 days ago
- Climate
- Daily Record
How powerful is a magnitude-6 earthquake as dozens injured in Greece and Turkey?
Dozens have been injured after two earthquakes hit Greece and Turkey this morning, June 3. Two serious earthquakes struck Europe this morning, June 3, resulting in a teenage girl's death in Turkey, and dozens of injuries. A 5.8-magnitude tremor struck in Marmaris, and a more severe 6.2-magnitude quake occurred in Rhodes at around 2am this morning. The United States Geological Survey (USGS) received over 282 reports about the Marmaris quake, which had a depth of 74km. Guests at hotels in Rhodes reported 'violent swaying and shaking' as the tremor hit Greece, with the European-Mediterranean Seismological Centre (EMSC) confirming its 6.2 magnitude. The governor of Turkey's Marmaris municipality, Idris Akbiyik, confirmed that 69 people had been injured from jumping from buildings in panic, and a 14-year-old girl tragically died after being taken to hospital. The two earthquakes are thought to be related. It comes after a series of quakes hit areas surrounding Greece recently, with a 6.1-magnitude tremor striking off the coast of Crete on May 22. A tsunami warning was also issued following this previous earthquake. But as the incidents make headlines, questions are rising on how serious a 5.8-magnitude or a 6.2-magnitude is on the scale. So, how are earthquakes measured and how severe is a tremor with a magnitude of 6? How are earthquakes measured? BBC Bitesize explains that until recently, earthquakes were measured via a system called the Richter scale, which measures an earthquake's magnitude, meaning how powerful the tremor is. Magnitude is measured using a machine called a seismometer which produces a seismograph, and the Richter scale indicates how powerful the quake is on a scale of 1-10. The scale is logarithmic, meaning that an earthquake measuring magnitude 5 is ten times more powerful than an earthquake measuring 4. Earthquakes measuring 1-2 on the scale happen regularly, and they are so small that people cannot usually feel them. Tremors measuring upwards of 7 are less frequent but very powerful, and can cause serious destruction. Today, the magnitude of a quake is more commonly measured through the Moment Magnitude Scale - a method that uses the same logarithmic scale as Richter, but which more accurately measures the strength of larger earthquakes. How serious is a magnitude-6 earthquake? According to Michigan Tech, earthquakes with a magnitude of 6.1 to 6.9 "may cause a lot of damage in very populated areas". They also estimate that the planet sees around 100 earthquakes in this category per year. To put the recent earthquakes in Greece and Turkey into context, the largest quake ever recorded was in Chile in 1960, which measured 9.5 on the Richter scale, and killed well over 1,000 people. In 2023, a series of earthquakes in Turkey and Syria killed over 55,000 people. The highest magnitude recorded in these tremors was 7.8, and it was the strongest earthquake the region had seen for over 20 years. Join the Daily Record WhatsApp community! Get the latest news sent straight to your messages by joining our WhatsApp community today. You'll receive daily updates on breaking news as well as the top headlines across Scotland. No one will be able to see who is signed up and no one can send messages except the Daily Record team. All you have to do is click here if you're on mobile, select 'Join Community' and you're in! If you're on a desktop, simply scan the QR code above with your phone and click 'Join Community'. We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners. If you don't like our community, you can check out any time you like. To leave our community click on the name at the top of your screen and choose 'exit group'.
Observer
3 days ago
- Climate
- Observer
One dead, dozens injured as quake shakes Turkey's Mediterranean coast
A 5.8-magnitude earthquake struck Turkey's west coast early on Tuesday, the European-Mediterranean SeismologicalCentre (EMSC) reported, killing at least one person. The quake's epicentre was near the coastal town of Marmaris, just a few kilometres from the Greek island of Rhodes, according to the EMSC. Marmaris' governor, Idris Akbiyik, said in a post on X that a14-year-old girl was hospitalized with panic attacks and died shortly afterwards. He added that 69 people were injured after jumping from their homes during the tremor. No structural damage has been reported in Marmaris itself. The following information is not intended for publication ## Editorial contacts.
