Overview

• The quake’s epicenter was about 10 kilometers off Marmaris at a depth of 68 kilometers, Turkish authorities reported.
• Authorities confirmed one fatality—a 14-year-old girl—and 69 people injured, most hurt while fleeing in panic.
• Tremors rattled multiple provinces including Muğla, İzmir and Antalya, and were felt on Greek islands such as Rhodes without causing major structural damage.
• Hours later, a 5.3-magnitude earthquake struck southeast of Crete, with no reported casualties or damage.
• Seismologists say the deep focus limits significant aftershocks and stress the importance of preparedness for residents and travelers in this active seismic region.