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One individual has died following a massive incident. earthquake A tremor measuring 5.8 on the Richter scale struck Turkey early this morning.
The natural disaster hit the bustling tourist destination of Marmaris , causing buildings to tremble and compelling individuals to evacuate their rooms while awaiting potential secondary quakes.
British visitors said the ground shaking felt "terrifying" and mentioned they were tossed out of bed due to the intensity of the earthquake.
Following the quake, TUI sent an urgent alert to holidaymakers in the region, instructing them to remain calm and to follow the advice of local authorities.
Although the UK Foreign Office hasn't revised their specific travel advisories for Turkey, they have provided general recommendations concerning earthquakes.
According to the FCDO, in case of an earthquake, you should instantly drop to the floor, protect your head, and attempt to grasp onto a fixed object.
Should you be close to the sea, it is recommended to head for elevated terrain immediately.
Present recommendations state: "The region surrounding the Cycladic islands of Santorini (Thira), Anafi, Ios, and Amorgos saw heightened seismic activity at the beginning of 2025. However, this escalation has diminished, and the tourism season is anticipated to proceed normally."
Regarding Turkey, it continues: 'Many parts of Turkey regularly experience earthquakes and tremors.
These may have significant strength, lead to destruction of structures, and endanger lives. For instance, an earthquake with a magnitude of 6.2 could happened in the Sea of Marmara during April 2025 The impact was deeply felt in Istanbul. Stay vigilant for potential aftershocks.
The addition states: "Heed recommendations from local authorities, travel companies, and lodging providers. Refer to the U.S. Federal Emergency Management Agency guidelines for actions to take before, during, and after an earthquake."
The Turkish Directorate of Disaster and Emergency Management stated that the earthquake originated in the Mediterranean Sea at 2:17 AM.
It was so potent that the shock waves could be sensed as far away as Greece , as residents on the island of Rhodes were roused from their sleep and guests at certain hotels were advised to leave.A 14-year-old girl died following a panic attack and some 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.
The earthquake hit at 2:17 am (23:17 GMT on Monday), approximately 10 kilometers (six miles) offshore from Marmaris, according to the AFAD disaster management agency.
"In Fethiye, a 14-year-old girl identified as Afranur Gunlu was admitted to the hospital because of a panic attack; however, despite all efforts, she tragically did not survive," stated Yerlikaya. Located approximately 60 miles east of Marmaris, Fethiye sits in this region.
The video clip capturing the instant the earthquake hit depicts individuals fleeing from eateries and lodgings, heading towards the roadway.
People, both residents and visitors, hurried outdoors, often converging at local parks and street corners during the predawn hours to stay clear of potential falling objects.
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.
Yerlikaya stated that early reports did not indicate any damage to structures within residential zones.
A number of well-known coastal destinations are situated within the Mugla region, such as Marmaris, Bodrum, and Fethiye. According to the Anatolia government news outlet, these areas attracted approximately 3.7 million international tourists in 2024.
The earthquake was also 'broadly felt' in Greece's Dodecanese islands, the national quake protection authority chief Efthymios Lekkas told the enikos.gr news portal, saying some tourists in Rhodes had been forced to evacuate their hotels .
However, there were no accounts of anyone being hurt, he stated.
The travel company TUI recommended that visitors in the area stay calm and adhere to any security guidelines offered by their lodging or local authorities.
According to the National Research Institute of Astronomy and Geophysics, the earthquake was also noticeable in Egypt.
The quake hit approximately six miles from Marmaris and was calculated to have occurred at a depth of 42 miles, according to experts.
Aftershocks of up to magnitude 5 were initially anticipated in Turkey, though it appears the risk of these has passed.
The Greek seismologist Efthimios Lekkas informed the local media outlet ERT News that due to the earthquake's depth beneath the Earth's crust, it had the potential to be widely felt and was particularly strong in Rhodes.
However, he noted: "This won't significantly affect the surface, so there'll be no tsunami, and most importantly, there won't be an abundance of strong aftershocks."
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