03-06-2025
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.
