6.2 magnitude earthquake hits Greece, tremors felt in Turkey

A powerful earthquake measuring 6.2 on the Richter scale affected the Dodecanese Islands region of Greece on Tuesday. The seismic event occurred close to the Turkish border, as reported by the European Mediterranean Seismological Centre.The seismic activity was recorded at a depth of 68 km (42 miles), the EMSC confirmed.Meanwhile, a 5.8-magnitude earthquake hit the Mediterranean coastal town of Marmaris early Tuesday, according to Turkey’s disaster management agency. Seven people were injured while trying to flee their homes, some even jumped from windows or balconies, Marmaris governor Idris Akbiyik said. There were no immediate reports of serious structural damage.The earthquake, centered in the Mediterranean Sea, hit at 2.17 am and was felt in nearby regions, including the Greek island of Rhodes, where it woke many residents.Turkey sits on major fault lines and is prone to frequent earthquakes. In 2023, a 7.8-magnitude quake killed more than 53,000 people in Turkey and caused widespread destruction across 11 provinces. Another 6,000 people died in northern Syria.