Hotels in Greece and Turkey 'sway and shake' after massive 6.2 mag quake hits (2025)

70 people injured in earthquake aftermath

Local officials have said 70 people were injured in the aftermath of today's earthquakes, one more than the 69 figure previously released.

Turkish interior inister Ali Yerlikaya said most of the injuries came from people "jumping from heights due to panic" in Mugla. Around 14 were treated at the scene, and eight were treated before being discharged. Around 46 are still receiving hospital treatment.

Magnitude 5 earthquake hits Crete

Another high magnitude earthquake has been detected in Crete.

The Euro-Mediterranean Seismological Centre reported it hit the island at a depth of 15 kilometres and magnitude five intensity.

Scores of aftershocks follow initial quakes

A series of aftershocks followed this morning's earthquakes, with dozens of smaller tremors erupting between Greece and Turkey.

They have ranged from 1.2 to 3.2 in magnitude.

Danger likely over following limited surface damage

Speaking to Greek broadcaster ERT News, Seismologist Efthimios Lekkas said the earthquake felt intense because it was deep, and had a limited surface impact.

He said: "We are in no way worried about these earthquakes. This one was intense due to its depth, it covers a larger surface area, but the seismic waves do not have the energy they should have to see damage on the surface."

Governor of Marmaris issues condolences

The governor of Marmaris, Idris Akbiyik, has issued his condolences to the family of a girl who died in the panic when the earthquake struck on Monday night.

He 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.”

He added: “I wish God’s mercy upon our deceased Afranur child and offer my condolences to [her] family. I offer my best wishes to our citizens affected by the earthquake. May God protect our country and our nation from disasters.”

What to do in the event of an earthquake - FCDO advice

The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) has tips for people who get caught in an earthquake.

The government department advises:

• Familiarise yourself with safety procedures in the event of an earthquake
• Follow advice given by the local authorities
• Call the Greek emergency services on 112 if you are in immediate danger

'It woke me up!' Turkey and Greece residents kept awake by rolling tremors

Greek and Turkish residents living in and around the earthquake impact area have said they were shaken awake when the tremors struck last night.

One Greek living in Rhodes said the strong and lasting quake "woke me up", posting on social media: "Oh yes, that I felt. It woke me up! Strong enough and with duration. Horizontal shake." Another person living in Marmaris, Turkey, said they woke up to find "everything shaking".

They said: "Woke up everything shaking. Things fell off shelves. Seemed to last a long time."

Tragic cause of death of Greece earthquake victim, 14, after mass panic hit

Turkish Interior Minister Ali Yerlikaya described scenes of mass panic on X, revealing that several people flung themselves from buildings. "In Muğla and its districts, 14 of our citizens who jumped from heights due to panic were treated on site," he wrote.

"8 people were treated and discharged on their feet. The examinations and treatments of 46 of our citizens continue in the emergency room." Addressing the youngster's death, he told how she died "due to a panic attack". He wrote: "In the earthquake, a 14-year-old girl named Afranur Günlü was taken to the hospital due to a panic attack in Fethiye, but unfortunately lost her life despite all interventions."

Tragic cause of death of Greece earthquake victim, 14, after mass panic hit

Mum's harrowing account of moment earthquake smashed glass and tore plaster from walls

A mum living in Armutalan, Turkey, around 21 kilometres from the epicentre, said the earthquake had a particularly dramatic impact on her home.

She said: "I was asleep in bed with my daughter, the whole bed started shaking the lights were flashing on and off, glass smashed." The mum added that plaster was torn from the wall, and she saw "big cracks" as she was left "petrified".

She added the earthquake "went on for a very long time and was very strong".

'Do you know the sound of an earthquake?' Locals recount hearing ground shake

More locals are now speaking out about their experience of the earthquake, with one resident in Turkey saying they could hear the ground shake.

They said: "Do you know the sound of an earthquake, not the sound of furniture, I woke up to that sound and I looked and we were shaking." They added: "The shaking was violent."

Earthquake intensified as tremors gathered

The earthquake gathered strength after initially hitting last night, residents have said.

One person reporting the shakes from Turunç, in Turkey, said: "Strong shaking which intensified throughout the duration."

Is there a tsunami warning in place?

While the tremors hit nearby the coast this morning, authorities are yet to issue a tsunami warning.

Neither the Greek National Observatory of Athens (NOA) or its Turkish counterpart, the Kandilli Observatory and Earthquake Research Institute (KOERI) have issued warnings since last night.

Marmaris residents fled building as tremors struck

Pictures posted on social media shows people gathering outside a building in Marmaris after the tremors struck last night.

Experts generally advise not to go outside during earthquakes, as this could expose people to more hazards.

Moment earthquake shakes rocks inside home

Another video from the scene posted not long after the earthquake hit last night captured the moment tremors shook the inside of a home.

Earthquake reached Turkish mountains

The earthquake reached people living in the Turkish mountains, with one person saying it was the first time they had ever felt tremors reach them.

The resident of İçmeler, Turkey, said: "This is first quake I felt up here in the mountains."

Footage captures moment cats scatter after earthquake tremors

New footage from the Turkey-Greece border earthquake shared on X, formerly Twitter, capture the moment the earthquake tremors disturbed sleeping cats, sending them scattering.

Earthquake hit at a depth of 68 kilometres

According to readings from the European Mediterranean Seismological Centre (EMSC), the earthquake was strong when it struck but deep underground.

The centre estimates the tremors exploded from around 68km (around 42 miles) underground, with that depth limiting the potential damage on the surface.

14-year-old girl dies in Turkey earthquake

Marmari's governor Idris Akbiyik reposted a tweet that confirmed 69 people were injured after jumping out of the windows of their houses but the quake did not cause any damage in Marmaris itself. It also confirmed the sad news that a teenage girl has died.

Read the full story here.

TUI issues update to holidaymakers

Holidaymakers in Rhodes, Greece have been sent an ugent message by TUI this morning. In the message hey stress: "please remain calm and follow any safety instructions provided by your accommodation or local officials."

Read the full story here.

Travel advice for tourists

The Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) provides advice about risks of travel to help British nationals make informed decisions. The FCDO have yet to issue any warnings for Brits traveling to Rhodes or Turkey.

Tectonic activity history

The Mediterranean region is seismically active. Earthquakes have historically caused widespread damage across central and southern Greece, Cyprus, Sicily, Crete, the Nile Delta, Northern Libya, the Atlas Mountains of North Africa and the Iberian Peninsula.

The highest rates of seismicity in the Mediterranean region are found along the Hellenic subduction zone of southern Greece, along the North Anatolian Fault Zone of western Turkey and the Calabrian subduction zone of southern Italy.

273 official reports made about Turkey quake

So far 273 reports have been made to the United States Geological Survey (USGS) about the earthquake in Marmaris that was masured at 74km deep. There is a low likelihood of casualties and damage according to USGS.

5.8 earthquake hits nearby Turkey - injuring at least 7

A 5.8-magnitude earthquake shook the Mediterranean coastal town of Marmaris this morning, Turkey’s disaster management agency said. At least seven people were injured while trying escape homes in panic.

The Disaster and Emergency Management Presidency said the earthquake was centered in the Mediterranean Sea and struck at 02:17 a.m. It was felt in neighboring regions, including in the Greek island of Rhodes, waking many from their sleep, Turkey’s NTV television reported.

Marmaris’ governor, Idris Akbiyik, told the station that seven people were being treated for injuries after jumping from windows or balconies in panic but there was no immediate report of any serious damage.

Turkey sits on top of major fault lines and earthquakes are frequent.

Concerned tourists say 'hotel room shook violently'

One tourist took to X to say: "Woke us up — the hotel room shook violently while we were on holiday in Rhodes. Never felt an earthquake before, so it was a little concerning."

People woken up by earthquake

My best friend is out in Rhodes and not long been woken up by a 6+ magnitude earthquake, Is there anymore chance of any other earthquake or repercussions occurring ? Thank you

— Lucy Sharp (@LucySharppp) June 3, 2025

European-Mediterranean Seismological Centre latest

According to the European-Mediterranean Seismological Centre (EMSC), a significant earthquake occurred on June 3, 2025, at 12.17am UTC, registering a magnitude of 6.2.

#Earthquake (#σεισμός) M6.2 strikes 20 km W of #Ródos (#Greece) 3 min ago. More info: https://t.co/WI2kPk1QbE

— AllQuakes - EMSC (@EMSC) June 2, 2025