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Violent earthquake hits Rhodes: A girl dies in panic!
A strong 5.8 magnitude earthquake shakes Rhodes and the west coast of Türkiye, a 14-year-old girl died after panic attacks.
Violent earthquake hits Rhodes: A girl dies in panic!
On Tuesday night, the region around the Greek island of Rhodes was shaken by a violent earthquake. The seismic activity reached a magnitude of 5.8 and was centered near Marmaris, Turkey. The quake struck at 2:17 a.m. local time and caused panic among residents.
A 14-year-old girl died in the earthquake. According to Governor Idris Akbiyik, the young woman was taken to hospital suffering from panic attacks where she eventually died. In total, at least 69 people were injured when they jumped out of windows in their fear. Despite these incidents, no significant damage was reported in Marmaris itself
In-depth details about the incidents
The earthquake had an impact not only on Rhodes, but also on the western coastal regions of Türkiye. This region is geologically active, as evidenced by the frequency of earthquakes. According to current data, over 3,351 earthquakes were recorded worldwide in the last 48 hours alone, including two with a magnitude of 5 or more, *volcanodiscovery.com* reports.
Given the earthquake activity, it is important to emphasize that the current cluster does not necessarily indicate an increased seismic risk. Improved measurement methods and network connections have almost completed the detection of larger earthquakes since the 1990s. Statistics show that the average number of earthquakes per year worldwide is approximately 440,000, with earthquakes of magnitude 5 or greater occurring approximately 1,900 times.
Regional earthquake statistics
Turkey and Greece are among the countries with the most earthquake activity in the world. In 2025, Greece has already registered more than 49,000 earthquakes, while Turkey occupies a notable place with over 15,000 earthquakes. These figures highlight the threatening seismic reality that populations in this region have to live with.
| country | Number of earthquakes |
|---|---|
| Japan | 64,315 |
| Greece | 49,931 |
| USA | 39,624 |
| Türkiye | 15,021 |
The events on Tuesday night make it clear how vulnerable the population in these geologically active regions is. It is hoped that the affected communities will soon be able to recover from the aftermath of this devastating earthquake. Earthquake data and statistics highlight the need for continued education and preparation for future seismic activity.
For more information about earthquake activity in the region, you can read the reports from *krone.at*, *focus.de* and *volcanodiscovery.com*.