Earthquakes in Turkey: A minor loses her life, dozens hurt by panic

An earthquake of 5.8 magnitude hit a Turkish coastal area in the early hours of Tuesday, causing panic in residents.

Tens were injured after jumping from balconys and windows to escape, while a 14 - year - old girl passed away after being sent to the hospital.

Authorities do not report on considerable material damage.

The Agency for Disaster Management and Emergency Management announced that the earthquake occurred at 2:17 a.m. and had the epidera in the Mediterranean Sea near the tourist city of Marmaris.

Shaking also felt in surrounding regions, including the Greek island of Rhodes, waking residents from sleep, reports REL, broadcast Periscope.

Turkish Interior Minister Ali Yerlikaya announced that 14-year-olds died in hospital as a result of an anxiety crisis. It is not known if she was suffering from a preliminary illness.

He added that nearly 70 others have been hurt by being thrown from the heights because of fear. No injuries reported in buildings.

On Rhodes Island, residents and tourists spent several hours outside residences and hotels, but Greek authorities said the damages were small.

According to the Efthymios Lekas, leader of the Greek Earthquake Planning and Protection Organization, the Epicentre was in a depth of 60km, which explains why there were no major consequences on the surface.

“Although felt in a wide area, it is not expected to have serious impact on the ground”, he told Greek state television.

Turkey is located in a high-risk seismic zone, and the swings are frequent.

In February 2023, a catastrophic quake of 7.8 magnitude caused more than 53 thousand casualties in Turkey and destroyed or damaged thousands of buildings in 11 southern provinces.

In Syria some 6 thousand others died. /Periscope.