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Time of India
03-06-2025
- 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.
Euronews
23-05-2025
- Climate
- Euronews
Crete hit by 6.1 magnitude earthquake, no significant damage reported
A strong earthquake, measuring 6.1 on the Richter scale, occurred at 6:19 am local time (5:19 CEST) some 56 kilometers northeast of Heraklion on Crete, according to data from the Geodynamic Institute of the National Observatory of Athens. The focal depth is estimated to have been 60.3 kilometres. Based on initial information, the earthquake disrupted the residents of Crete and was particularly felt on the Aegean islands and in areas of mainland Greece. The intensity and duration of the earthquake were high in Chania and Rethymno. Residents of Athens also reported that they felt the powerful earthquake. Crete's fire services have been put on general alert. Fire brigade vehicles are already on patrol to control the situation. According to reports, the earthquake caused landslides on the provincial road network and damage to buildings in Heraklion. Speaking to ERT, the president of the Earthquake Planning and Protection Organisation, Efthimios Lekkas, noted that it was positive that the earthquake's epicentre was located in the sea, and that there was no likely fear of a tsunami. Lekkas said the earthquake occurred at a significant depth at the confluence of the African and European plates. This area has produced strong earthquakes in the past. Speaking to domestic Mega TV station, the mayor of Agios Nikolaos, Manolis Menegakis, said that the earthquake was powerful but confirmed that there were no significant reports of damage. "We are vigilant," he said.
Iraqi News
22-05-2025
- Climate
- Iraqi News
Strong earthquake, 6.1 Richter, off Crete causes disruption in many areas of Greece
INA- SOURCES A very strong earthquake, measuring 6.1 on the Richter scale, occurred at 06:19 (Greek time) 56 kilometers north-northeast of Heraklion, Crete, according to data from the Geodynamic Institute of the National Observatory of Athens. The focal depth is estimated to have been 60.3 kilometres. Based on initial information, the earthquake caused disruption to the residents of Crete, and was particularly felt on the Aegean islands and in areas of mainland Greece. The intensity and duration of the earthquake was high in Chania and Rethymno with the alert from google that arrived on mobile phones recommending instructions. In fact, there were reports from residents of Athens that they felt the powerful earthquake. Several aftershocks followed. The fire services of Crete have been put on general alert. Fire brigade vehicles are already on patrol to control the situation. According to reports, small landslides on the provincial road network have been recorded as consequences of the earthquake, as well as small parts falling off a building in Heraklion, Crete. The services of both the region of Crete and the municipalities are in a state of increased preparedness. Speaking to ERT, the president of the Earthquake Planning and Protection Organization Efthimios Lekkas noted that it was positive that the epicenter of the earthquake was located in the sea, and that there is probably no fear of a tsunami. Lekkas referred to an earthquake of significant depth that is difficult to transfer to the surface, at the confluence of the African and European plates, which has produced strong earthquakes in the past and is not related to Santorini. The mayor of Agios Nikolaos, Manolis Menegakis, speaking to Mega TV station, said that the earthquake was very strong, but confirmed that there were no reports of damage. "We are vigilant," he said.
Metro
14-05-2025
- Metro
Fears tsunami could hit Greece after powerful earthquake hits Crete
A tsunami warning has been issued off the coast of Greece following an earthquake measuring 6.0 on the Richter scale. Powerful tremors rocked the island of Crete and were felt as far away as Cyprus, Egypt, Syria and Israel in the early hours of this morning. They were felt strongly across the islands of Crete and Rhodes, prompting authorities to issue a temporary tsunami warning. An alert from Greek emergency services was issues at 1.36am, stating: 'A magnitude 5.9 earthquake occurred 48km SE of Kasos. 'Risk of possible Tsunami in your area. Immediately move away from the coast. Follow the instructions of the Local Authorities.' The earthquake was at a depth of 22 miles and was registered near the island of Karpathos in the Mediterranean Sea, the Athens Geodynamic Institute said. No serious property damage has been reported, but people have been toldto stay on alert. The earthquake also comes at the beginning of the summer party season in Greece during which more than eight million tourists travel to Crete and Rhodes. Seismologist Efthymis Lekkas on Wednesday downplayed the significance of the tremors, stressing this was an isolated incident. More Trending He told broadcaster ERT: 'There is neither a notable foreshock sequence nor a significant series of aftershocks – these types of quakes typically occur as single events.' Asked about a possible link to recent seismic activity on the island of Santorini or the most recent earthquake in Turkey, Lekkas dismissed any connection. He said: 'There is absolutely no link to the seismic events in Santorini – the geotectonic context is entirely different – and there is no connection whatsoever to the earthquake in Turkey.' Get in touch with our news team by emailing us at webnews@ For more stories like this, check our news page. MORE: Tourists outnumber locals on 'crammed' Greek island named most crowded in Europe MORE: Greece's little-known 'floating village' with £100 flights and hardly any people MORE: The 'best beach in the world' is only four hours from the UK
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.
