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HOLIDAYMAKERS WOKE UP TO SHAKES THIS MORNING 15:31, 03 Jun 2025 The popular holiday destination of Rhodes has been hit by a 6.2 magnitude earthquake this morning, leaving many tourists
concerned. A local mayor confirmed 69 people were also injured in Turkey after jumping out of the windows of their homes, and a 14-year-old girl has sadly died. The earthquake, which
affected parts of Greece and Turkey, saw hotels "sway and shake really violently" as worried holiday goers woke up in the middle of the night to tremors. According to the European
Mediterranean Seismological Centre, the epicentre was just outside Marmaris, a Turkish resort town, 42 miles deep at around quarter past two. The extent of damage to buildings in both Rhodes
and Marmaris is currently unknown but travel companies have offered advice to tourists. _From supersta__r gigs to cosy pubs, find out What’s On in Wales by signing up to our __newsletter
here_. Article continues below Flights to and from Dalaman and Rhodes Airport are operating as usual today and The Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) has not yet issued
any warnings for Brits travelling to Rhodes or Turkey. A message sent by TUI to a Brit tourist currently holidaying in Rhodes reads: "Dear Guests. We would like to inform you that an
earthquake occurred at 02.17am with a magnitude of 6.6 on the Richter scale. The epicenter was located approximately 18 kilometres from Rhodes, at a depth of 68 kilometers (42 miles).
"Local authorities are currently assessing the situation. 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. "Should any specific action be required on your part, rest assured that we will contact you directly with further
guidance. Your safety and well-being are our top priority." Holiday company loveholidays emailed customers travelling to Rhodes later this week. They said: "We're getting in
touch following the earthquake that took place in Greece and Turkey overnight. "We're monitoring the situation closely and are in contact with our suppliers in Turkey. Due to the
depth of the earthquake, they believe this to be the main event. Article continues below "At this stage your holiday is going ahead as planned and there is no current impact to your
flight. However, we recommend keeping an eye on the status of your flight on your airline's website." The Independent's travel correspondent, Simon Calder, told tourists it
was best to continue as normal, with no further action needed