Powerful 5.8 magnitude earthquake rocks Greece and Turkey sending tremors across region

Powerful 5.8 magnitude earthquake rocks Greece and Turkey sending tremors across regionA powerful 5.8 magnitude earthquake struck near the Dodecanese Islands along the Turkey-Greece border,

sending tremors across parts of southern Greece, western Turkey, and coastal regions of the Aegean SeaCommentsNewsMichael D. Carroll02:02, 03 Jun 2025The Dodecanese Islands are a holiday

hotspot(Image: Universal Images Group via Getty Images) A potent earthquake of 5.8 magnitude has rocked the Dodecanese Islands near the Turkey-Greece border, causing tremors to be felt

across southern Greece, western Turkey, and coastal areas of the Aegean Sea.

The seismic event, which occurred at 23:17 UTC, was detected roughly 12 miles from the island of Rhodes at a depth of 42 miles, as reported by the European-Mediterranean Seismological Centre

(EMSC).

‌ The tremors were reportedly experienced widely throughout the region, sparking worry among residents in numerous cities and towns.

‌ Local authorities in both nations are currently evaluating the situation, with no immediate reports of severe injuries or significant structural damage.

Emergency teams remain on standby as experts warn of potential aftershocks in the forthcoming hours.

Officials straddling the border continue to keep a close eye on the unfolding situation.

Article continues below Further updates will be provided as more information comes to light, reports the Express.

Greece has been subject to several earthquakes in recent days, indicative of its location along active seismic fault lines.

As per the European-Mediterranean Seismological Centre (EMSC), a notable earthquake took place on June 3, 2025, at 02:17 UTC, registering a magnitude of 5.8.

Article continues below This tremor was felt across parts of southern Greece, western Turkey, and adjacent Aegean Sea coastal regions.

While earthquakes are a regular part of the region's seismic activity, experts have observed an increase in their frequency.

Moreover, Mount Etna erupted on Monday, causing additional disruption in the region.