Turkey earthquake kills teen girl as 69 people forced to jump from buildings

THE EARTHQUAKE WAS ALSO FELT IN NEIGHBOURING REGIONS POPULAR WITH HOLIDAYMAKERS. 07:33, 03 Jun 2025 A teenage girl has died after an earthquake with a 5.8 magnitude struck Turkey in the

early hours of Tuesday morning. The country's disaster control authority reported the first tremors occurring at 2.17am on June 3 in the Mediterranean, with the impact also felt in

neighbouring regions, including the Greek island of Rhodes. The island was also hit by a 6.2 magnitude earthquake this morning, according to the European-Mediterranean Seismological Centre

(EMSC). Tourists shared on social media that hotels were "violently swaying and shaking". The governor of Turkey's Marmaris municipality, Idris Akbiyik, reported no serious

damage had been immediately reported, the Mirror reports. However, he confirmed 69 people had been injured by jumping from a height in panic, and that a 14-year-old girl had tragically died.

In a post, translated to English, he wrote: "During the earthquake in Fethiye, our 14-year-old daughter, Afranur Günlü, was taken to hospital due to a panic attack, but unfortunately

lost her life despite all interventions. In Muğla and its districts, 14 of our 69 citizens who jumped from heights due to panic were treated on site. "8 people were treated and

discharged on an outpatient basis. The examinations and treatments of 46 of our citizens continue in the emergency room. I wish God's mercy upon our deceased Afranur child and offer my

condolences to his family. I offer my best wishes to our citizens affected by the earthquake. May God protect our country and our nation from disasters." Article continues below Turkey

suffers frequent earthquakes due to its position on major fault lines. In 2023, a horror 7.8 magnitude quake left over 53,000 people dead, with another 6,000 killed in neighbouring Syria.

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Privacy Notice. After the earthquake hit Rhodes, travel agency TUI contacted British tourists currently visiting the island with the message: "Dear Guests. We would like to inform you

that an earthquake occurred at 02.17am with a magnitude of 6.6 on the Richter scale. The epicenter was located approximately 18 kilometres from Rhodes, at a depth of 68 kilometers (42

miles). "Local authorities are currently assessing the situation. At this time, there are no reports of significant damage or injuries. As a precaution, please remain calm and follow

any safety instructions provided by your accommodation or local officials. "Should any specific action be required on your part, rest assured that we will contact you directly with

further guidance. Your safety and well-being are our top priority." The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) is yet to issue any official government advice or warnings

for Brits intending to travel to Rhodes or Turkey. Article continues below