Greek and Turkish resorts hit by earthquake
A powerful earthquake has rocked the Greek island of Rhodes and southwestern Turkey, leaving seven injured.
The Athens Geodynamic Institute said the quake, with a preliminary magnitude of 5.8, struck at a depth 23 miles in the Aegean Sea at 3:44 p.m. (1244 GMT) Sunday between Rhodes and Turkey.
The centre of the quake was approximately 40 miles from the city of Rhodes. Aftershocks were felt in the Turkish resorts of Oludeniz, Izmir and Antalya on the Aegean coast.
Police in Rhodes said there are no reports of injuries or significant damage, but in Turkey people were injured jumping from buildings. Turkish state TV said some people hurt themselves while panicking in the reaction to the temblor.
These regions of Greece and Turkey are in seismically active areas and suffer frequent earthquakes. A powerful earthquake last hit Rhodes four years ago, killing two.
By Linsey McNeill
Linsey McNeill
Editor Linsey McNeill has been writing about travel for more than three decades. Bylines include The Times, Telegraph, Observer, Guardian and Which? plus the South China Morning Post. She also shares insider tips on thetraveljournalist.co.uk
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