Turkey’s disaster management agency reported that a 5.8 magnitude earthquake struck the Mediterranean coast in the early hours of Tuesday, injuring at least 7 people during evacuation efforts.
According to reports from the Associated Press, the Disaster and Emergency Management Authority of Turkey stated that the earthquake occurred at 2:17 am local time on June 3 along the Mediterranean coast with its epicenter in the sea. The city of Marmaris felt strong tremors, and at least 7 individuals were injured while fleeing their homes.
The governor of Marmaris province, Idris Akbiyik, informed the media that after the earthquake, 7 people were injured in the panic as they jumped from windows or balconies and have been taken to hospitals for treatment.
As of now, authorities have not yet issued a report on property damage caused by the earthquake.
The quake also affected neighboring regions of Turkey, including the Greek island of Rhodes, waking many people from their sleep.
Turkey is situated in the Mediterranean-Alpine seismic belt, making it prone to frequent earthquakes.
In 2023, Turkey was hit by a devastating 7.8 magnitude earthquake that claimed the lives of over 53,000 people, destroying or damaging hundreds of thousands of buildings in 11 southern and southeastern provinces. The quake also resulted in the deaths of at least 6,000 people in northern Syria.