On June 3, a 6.2-magnitude earthquake struck near the Dodecanese Islands of Greece. At the same time, another earthquake of magnitude 5.8 on the Richter scale hit Marmaris in Turkey. At least seven people were injured while trying to flee their homes. Scroll on to know more about this.
Earthquake Strikes Greece’s Dodecanese Islands & Turkey’s Marmaris
According to The Times of India, a powerful earthquake measuring 6.2 on the Richter scale affected Greece’s Dodecanese Islands. The earthquake was recorded at a depth of 68 km, near the Turkish border, and about 18 km from Rhodes. As per the European Mediterranean Seismological Centre, another earthquake was reported simultaneously in Marmaris, Turkey. The tremor was reported 14 km northeast of Kulu.
As per the latest report, no immediate damages or tremors were reported from nearby countries. In Greece, despite the strong earthquake, no reports of casualties or injuries have been reported so far. Local authorities are now assessing the situation. Emergency response teams have also been put on alert as aftershocks are possible.
Seven people, however, were severely injured in Marmaris. According to the Turkish disaster management agency and local authorities, panicked residents got injured while trying to flee their homes. Some jumped from windows or balconies in their bid to escape. So far, there have been no structural damage reports.
The earthquake was centred in the Mediterranean Sea and struck around 2.17 AM (local time). The earthquake tremors were felt, to some extent, across parts of southern Greece, western Turkey, and nearby Aegean Sea coastal regions.
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High Seismic Activities In The Region
According to reports, the Aegean Sea region, particularly near Rhodes and the Turkish border, frequently experiences earthquakes due to its location on a highly active tectonic plate. This region is influenced by the Hellenic subduction zone and the north-south extension of the Earth’s crust – both of which contribute to its significant seismic activity.
Around Santorini alone, scientists have observed close to 900 small quakes since February 2025. Turkey saw one of its worst earthquakes in 2023 when a 7.8-magnitude quake claimed more than 53,000 lives.
More details about these earthquakes are awaited.
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