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Russia Today
03-06-2025
- Climate
- Russia Today
Turkish Mediterranean coast rattled by 5.8-magnitude quake (VIDEOS)
A 5.8-magnitude earthquake struck the Marmaris area of southwestern Türkiye in the early hours of Tuesday, injuring 69 people and resulting in the death of a 14-year-old girl, according to Interior Minister Ali Yerlikaya. In early 2023, the country was hit by a devastating earthquake that claimed tens of thousands of lives. According to the Disaster and Emergency Management Authority (AFAD), the earthquake originated in the Mediterranean Sea. The epicenter was located 10.43km from the Mugla district of Marmaris, at a depth of 67.91km. In addition to southwestern Türkiye, tremors were felt across parts of southern Greece and the coastal areas of the Aegean Sea, local reports said. A 14-year-old girl in Fethiye died due to a panic attack, despite medical efforts, the interior minister said in a post on X. He added that dozens of people were injured after attempting to jump from heights during the chaos caused by the quake in Mugla Province and surrounding districts. ⚠️ Earthquake Alert: Turkey 🇹🇷At least 69 people injured after jumping out of buildings in panic during a 5.9–6.0 magnitude earthquake off Marmaris, Turkey — governor struck at 2:17 AM, ~26 km south of the safe, Türkiye. 🇹🇷#Earthquake#Marmaris… Yerlikaya noted that field assessments are ongoing under the coordination of the governor, with the AFAD and all relevant institutions actively involved. Emergency teams remain on alert in case of aftershocks. Videos circulating on social media show people in cafes fleeing in panic. Interior cameras show furniture shaking, and another video shows crowds gathering in a park to keep away from buildings. Türkiye lies along two major fault lines, making earthquakes a frequent occurrence in the region.5/A 5.8-magnitude earthquake struck the Dodecanese Islands-Turkey border. At least seven people were injured in Marmaris, Turkey, while trying to escape homes in panic. No serious damage reported.#Greece#deprem#σεισμός# In April, a 6.2-magnitude earthquake struck beneath the Sea of Marmara, sending tremors rippling across the region, including Türkiye's most populous city, Istanbul; 359 people were injured as a result, and one person died due to a heart attack. Now: Citizen's security camera captures the powerful impact of a 5.8 magnitude earthquake shaking Muğla, Turkey 🇹🇷 # On February 6, 2023, a 7.8-magnitude earthquake struck the country, followed by a second powerful quake, claiming the lives of at least 53,000 people in Türkiye and causing widespread destruction across 11 southern and southeastern provinces, flattening buildings and severely damaging infrastructure. In neighboring Syria, the quakes resulted in the deaths of around 6,000 people.
Malay Mail
03-06-2025
- Climate
- Malay Mail
Teen dies, dozens injured as 5.8 quake rocks Turkiye's tourist belt
ANKARA, June 3 — A 5.8 magnitude earthquake struck the Marmaris area of southwestern Turkey early on Tuesday, killing one teenager and injuring dozens of people, the interior minister said. A 14-year-old girl died following a panic attack and some 70 people were hurt in the Mugla province as they rushed to find safety, including 'some who jumped from a height', Interior Minister Ali Yerlikaya said on X. There were no initial reports of buildings destroyed in residential areas, he said. The quake struck at 2:17 am (2317 GMT on Monday) some 10 kilometres (six miles) off the coast of Marmaris, the AFAD disaster agency said. 'In Fethiye, a 14-year-old girl named Afranur Gunlu was taken to the hospital due to a panic attack but, unfortunately, despite all interventions, she passed away,' Yerlikaya said. Fethiyeh lies around 100 kilometres to the east of Marmaris. Of those injured, 14 were treated at the scene, eight were briefly treated then discharged and another 46 were being treated in hospital, he said. Many popular seaside resorts are located in Mugla province, including Marmaris, Bodrum and Fethiye, which welcomed 3.7 million foreign visitors in 2024, the Anatolu state news agency said. — AFP
The Independent
03-06-2025
- Climate
- The Independent
Alert for tourists as earthquake shakes Turkey and Greece
A 5.8-magnitude earthquake struck 29km north of Rhodes, Greece, in the early hours of Tuesday, shaking western Turkey and the Greek islands. In Turkey, a 14-year-old died in Fethiye, and dozens were injured in Mugla as locals panicked and jumped from buildings. The earthquake's shockwaves were felt across southern Greece, western Turkey, and coastal areas of the Aegean Sea. Travel agency TUI cautioned British tourists in the region to 'remain calm and follow any safety instructions provided by your accommodation or local officials'. The region experienced aftershocks ranging from 2.2 to 2.9 magnitude, with epicentres near Mugla and Rhodes.
CNA
03-06-2025
- Climate
- CNA
5.8-magnitude quake rattles Türkiye's southwestern resorts
ANKARA: A 5.8-magnitude earthquake struck the Marmaris area of southwestern Türkiye early on Tuesday (Jun 3), killing one teenager and injuring dozens of people, the interior minister said. A 14-year-old girl died following a panic attack and 70 people were hurt in the Mugla province as they rushed to find safety, including "some who jumped from a height", Interior Minister Ali Yerlikaya said on X. There were no initial reports of buildings destroyed in residential areas, he said. The quake struck at 2.17am (7.17am, Singapore time) about 10km off the coast of Marmaris, the AFAD disaster agency said. "In Fethiye, a 14-year-old girl named Afranur Gunlu was taken to the hospital due to a panic attack but, unfortunately, despite all interventions, she passed away," Yerlikaya said. Fethiyeh lies around 100km to the east of Marmaris. Of those injured, 14 were treated at the scene, eight were briefly treated then discharged and another 46 were being treated in hospital, he said.
Daily Mail
03-06-2025
- Climate
- Daily Mail
Earthquake in Turkey kills at least one person and leaves 69 hurt after shock shakes hotels - as travel firms warn holidaymakers to stay calm
At least one person is dead after a huge earthquake measuring 5.8 on the Richter scale rocked Turkey this morning. The natural disaster struck the town of Marmaris and sent shockwaves though Greece, shaking hotels in holiday hotspots nearby. The Disaster and Emergency Management Presidency said it started in the Mediterranean Sea at 2.17am. It was so powerful people were awoken from their sleep in Rhodes. A 14-year-old girl died following a panic attack and some 69 people were hurt in the Mugla province as they rushed to find safety, including 'some who jumped from a height', Interior Minister Ali Yerlikaya said on X. There were no initial reports of buildings destroyed in residential areas, he said. 'The quake struck at 2:17 am (2317 GMT on Monday) some 10 kilometres (six miles) off the coast of Marmaris,' the AFAD disaster agency said. 'In Fethiye, a 14-year-old girl named Afranur Gunlu was taken to the hospital due to a panic attack but, unfortunately, despite all interventions, she passed away,' Yerlikaya said. Fethiyeh lies around 100 kilometres to the east of Marmaris. Of those injured, 14 were treated at the scene, eight were briefly treated then discharged and another 46 were being treated in hospital, he said. Many popular seaside resorts are located in Mugla province, including Marmaris, Bodrum and Fethiye, which welcomed 3.7 million foreign visitors in 2024, the Anatolu state news agency said.
