Earthbar arms on the Aegean: holidaymakers in Marmaris and Rhodes in panic!
Earthbar arms on the Aegean: holidaymakers in Marmaris and Rhodes in panic!
In the past few days,in the Aegean there have been an alarming series of earthquakes, which in particular have affected holidaymakers and residents in regions such as Marmaris and Rhodes. On June 3, 2025, several shocks were registered, including a strong quake of the strength 5.3, which occurred in the midday hours southeast of Crete. This quake lasted several seconds and was clearly noticeable in Crete. The earthquake stove was at a depth of about ten kilometers, and nothing was known about damage or injured in Crete, since the local fire brigade did not receive any corresponding reports. According to Infranken then another difficult earthquake of the strength 5.8 in the Marmaris coastal region and on Rhodes.
The epicenter of this quake was around ten kilometers off the Marmaris coast in the province of Muğla. Tragically, a 14-year-old girl, Afranur Günlü, died in Marmaris as a result of a panic attack. In addition, 69 people suffered injuries, mostly caused by panic and jumps from windows. The governor of the province of Muğla expressed his condolences to the relatives and wished the injured a quick recovery. On the other hand, no injuries or major damage has been reported to Rhodes. Vasilis Karastathis from the Geodynamic Institute of Greece said that the great depth of the quake (approx. 60 km) has alleviated the effects on the surface.
earthquake series and tsunami warnings
The disaster protection authorities attentively observe the seismic activity. Since January 26, 2025, over 9,000 earthquakes around Santorini have been registered, which makes the situation on the island critical. Many residents have already left the island. Experts warn of the possibility of stronger quake and tsunami hazards and name possible scenarios for future seismic activity, including the risk of an earthquake of thickness 6.0 or more, which could cause significant effects and potential tsunami. This is more precise in a report on Hurriyet
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