Glasgow holidaymakers have been issued a warning after a powerful 5.8-magnitude earthquake struck a popular tourist destination in the early hours of Monday morning.
The quake, which occurred just after 2.17am local time, hit off the southwest coast of Turkey at a depth of around 42 miles. It was strongly felt across Turkey’s Turquoise Coast and nearby regions, including the Greek island of Rhodes, just 18 miles from the epicentre.
This comes after the Glasgow Times reported in May that tourists in Crete have been urged to avoid the coasts after a huge 6.1 magnitude earthquake rocked the island.
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According to Turkey's Interior Minister, Ali Yerlikaya, a 14-year-old girl tragically died in the Turkish resort town of Fethiye after reportedly suffering a panic attack. Dozens of others were injured in the chaos that followed.
He also reported that around 70 people were hurt while trying to flee buildings and that 14 citizens jumped from heights in the panic.
In Marmaris, another popular resort town, seven people sustained injuries after leaping from windows or balconies, according to local governor Idris Akbiyik.
Muğla Marmaris’te 5.8 büyüklüğünde bir deprem meydan gelmiştir. Çevre illerden de hissedilen depremle ilgili olarak, Valimizin koordinasyonunda AFAD ve ilgili kurumlarımızın tüm ekipleri saha taramalarına devam etmektedir.
— Ali Yerlikaya (@AliYerlikaya) June 3, 2025
İlk belirlemelere göre şehir genelinde yerleşim bulunan… pic.twitter.com/3EGH2rtMoE
On Rhodes, a destination favoured by many Scottish tourists, the tremors caused widespread alarm. Visitors took to social media to share their experiences.
One tourist wrote: "Nothing like being woken up on the fifth floor in Rhodes while the building violently shakes! Something I can tick off the list!"
Another said: "Nothing quite like a 6.6-magnitude earthquake to wake you up in the middle of the night in Rhodes."
A third added: "Just experienced an earthquake on the last night of our holiday in Rhodes. That was crazy—hotel rocked like a baby’s cradle! Hope everyone is OK."
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Holiday company TUI reassured guests in Rhodes that local authorities were assessing the situation. In a statement, they said: "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."
TUI also confirmed that guests would be contacted directly if any specific action was required.
According to Turkey’s Interior Minister, 14 people were treated at the scene, eight were briefly hospitalised and discharged, and 46 are still receiving hospital care.
There have been no reports of injuries in Greece, though tremors were felt as far away as Egypt.
Turkey’s Disaster and Emergency Management Presidency confirmed the earthquake’s epicentre was located in the Mediterranean Sea.
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The Foreign Office has advised that tourists follow advice from local authorities on what to do before and during an earthquake.
They said: "Many parts of Turkey regularly experience earthquakes and tremors. These can be high magnitude, cause damage to infrastructure, and pose a risk to life.
"Be aware of the risk of aftershocks. See Turkey’s Disaster and Emergency Management Authority’s (AFAD) earthquake page for the latest information about seismic activity in Turkey.
"Follow advice from local authorities, tour operators and accommodation providers. See the US Federal Emergency Management Agency guidance about what to do before, during and after an earthquake."
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