5.8-Magnitude Earthquake Shakes Turkish Mediterranean Coast, Injuring 7 People

5.8-Magnitude Earthquake Shakes Turkish Mediterranean Coast, Injuring 7 People
A map shows the location of a 5.8-magnitude earthquake that shook the Mediterranean coastal town of Marmaris, Turkey, on June 2, 2025. USGS/Screenshot via The Epoch Times
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ANKARA, Turkey—A 5.8-magnitude earthquake shook the Mediterranean coastal town of Marmaris on Tuesday, Turkey’s disaster management agency said. At least seven people were injured while trying escape homes in panic.

The Disaster and Emergency Management Presidency said the earthquake was centered in the Mediterranean Sea and struck at 02:17 a.m. It was felt in neighboring regions, including in the Greek island of Rhodes, waking many from their sleep, Turkey’s NTV television reported.