Earthquake jolts serenity of Turkey's vacation spot
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Teen Dies in Panic as Earthquake Rocks Turkish Vacation Spot
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It's early morning, and houses in Marmaris remain intact, but a 5.8 magnitude earthquake has claimed a teen's life in the nearby holiday resort of Fethiye. The panic-stricken crowd is to blame for the fatalities and injuries.
Marmaris, a southwestern Turkish holiday town, experienced an early morning earthquake, as per Turkish Interior Minister Ali Yerlikaya's statement on X. Initial checks showed no damage to residential buildings, but the tragedy struck in Fethiye, where a 14-year-old girl succumbed to a panic attack following the earthquake.
Muğla's province, which houses Marmaris, saw 69 people getting injured, as they leaped from great heights due to fear. Yerlikaya revealed these details. The earthquake's epicenter was approximately ten kilometers from Marmaris, and it struck at a depth of 68 kilometers, according to the Turkish Disaster and Emergency Management Authority (AFAD).
The earthquake took place around 1:17 AM CET on June 3, 2025, just after midnight local time. The quake-affected region is around 200 kilometers west of Antalya on the Turkish Mediterranean coast, situated in the eastern Aegean.
Last year, 3.7 million foreign tourists visited Muğla, as per Turkish news agency Anadolu. The popular beach resort of Bodrum is located there, and Marmaris is a mere few kilometers away from the Greek island of Rhodes.
There were no reports of injuries or home damages from Rhodes. Although the earthquake had a depth of around 60 kilometers, making it noticeable, it wasn't overly concerning, said Vassilis Karastathis, a seismologist from the Geodynamic Institute of Athens. Earthquakes taking place at such depths rarely have aftershocks, he added.
Sources:- ntv.de- chl/AFP/dpa
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Enrichment Data Insights:The latest updates on the 5.8 magnitude earthquake that hit the Mediterranean Sea near İçmeler, just south of Marmaris, Turkey, can be summed up as follows:
- Earthquake Information: The earthquake struck at 1:17 AM CET on June 3, 2025, with its epicenter around 3 miles south of İçmeler. The quake was felt in adjacent regions, including the Greek island of Rhodes[1][2][3].
- Casualties: A 14-year-old girl died due to a panic attack and 69 people got injured, mostly after jumping from windows or balconies due to terror[2][4].
- Damage: Although the quake's deep tremblings minimized structural damage, minor damages were noted in the Greek island of Rhodes[1][2]. No major structural damages were reported.
- Location: Reports suggest the earthquake's impact spread across various areas, but the exact mention of Fethiye as the location of the girl's death is not confirmed in the latest updates. The epicenter was near Marmaris, and the incident occurred as a consequence of the broader impact of the earthquake.
Turkey, being a seismically active region due to its location on major fault lines, witnesses such earthquakes frequently[1][2].
- The community in Fethiye,Turkey, is currently in heavy discussions for the implementation of a new policy that emphasizes mental-health support, following the tragic death of a 14-year-old girl due to a panic attack during the earthquake.
- In light of recent events, such as the earthquake's impact on the environment and subsequent health-and-wellness concerns, scientists from various disciplines are being sought to collaborate and develop sustainable practices for tourism hotspots like Marmaris and Fethiye, ensuring the safety and well-being of both the local community and its visitors.
