Earthquake Strikes Marmaris, Turkey: Latest Updates
Shocking 5.8 Magnitude Earthquake Strikes the Turkish City of Marmaris - Strong quake measuring 5.8 intensely rocks coastal Turkish city of Marmaris.
Hey there! Let's talk about the earthquake that rocked the vibrant holiday resort of Marmaris, southwestern Turkey, recently. On a not-so-great note, at least one life has been claimed due to this calamity. Unfortunately, a 14-year-old girl in the nearby resort of Fethiye suffered a fatal panic attack following the earthquake [1][2][3].
In the province of Muğla, where Marmaris is nestled, approximately 69 individuals sustained injuries. They reportedly jumped from heights out of pure panic [2][4]. This area is renowned for attracting tourists, with over 3.7 million foreign visitors gracing Muğla last year [5]. The picturesque seaside resort of Bodrum is also located there.
Now, let's delve deeper into the details of this 5.8 magnitude earthquake. The quake took place around 2.17 am local time (1.27 am CET). The epicenter was approximately 10 kilometers off the coast of Marmaris, sitting at a rather deep depth of 68 kilometers [3]. Thankfully, the significant depth of the earthquake likely mitigated the surface damage [2].
The quake was also felt on the Greek island of Rhodes, but fortunately, no injuries were reported there [2][4]. Although there were no initial reports of substantial damage to residential buildings in Marmaris, the locals and tourists there experienced quite a scare. But remember, the beauty of Marmaris remains unscathed, just waiting to captivate her visitors once again.
Stay safe out there, folks!
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[1] https://www.reuters.com/world/middle-east/lone-death-reported-5-8-magnitude-earthquake-turkey-closer-greek-island-2022-04-26/[2] https://edition.cnn.com/2022/04/26/world/turkey-earthquake-death-intl-hnk/index.html[3] https://www.ecns.cn/2022/04-26/250974.shtml[4] https://www.france24.com/en/europe/20220426- earthquake-hits-turkish-coast-at-least-one-dead-dozens-injured[5] https://www.istockphotography.com/blog/successful-creative-blog-main/turkish-tourist-destination-mugla-province-complements-the-cultural-richness-of-turkey
- The 5.8 magnitude earthquake that struck Turkey, particularly the vibrant holiday resort of Marmaris, has sadly resulted in at least one fatality and injured approximately 69 individuals.
- Although the significant depth of the earthquake limited surface damages, the incident serves as a grim reminder of the occasional general-news events that can occur in the region, despite its beautiful weather and renowned tourist attractions like Bodrum, located within the same province.
