6.2 Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Rhodes Greece Tremors Felt Across Turkey Egypt Syria

A powerful earthquake with a magnitude between 5.8 and 6.2 struck near the Dodecanese Islands close to the Turkey-Greece border, approximately 16 to 18 kilometers from the island of Rhodes, with a depth of about 42 miles. The tremors were widely felt across southern Greece, western Turkey, and several neighboring countries including Egypt, Syria, and Cyprus, causing widespread concern but no immediate reports of serious injuries or significant structural damage. Local authorities and emergency teams in both Greece and Turkey are actively monitoring the situation, warning of possible aftershocks. This event is part of increased seismic activity in the region, which already experienced multiple earthquakes recently, along with the eruption of Mount Etna adding to regional disruptions. Despite the significant tremor, reports indicate that the earthquake did not cause major damage or widespread shaking in some nearby cities. Officials continue to assess the situation and provide updates as new information emerges.