The year 1999 marked a turning point in the relationship between these historic adversaries, prompting a renewed commitment to dialogue and cooperation, which came to be known as earthquake diplomacy
This event has since been recorded as Turkey’s deadliest and most destructive earthquake in modern history, killing more than 55,000 people and injuring over 107,000
Aftershocks have been felt on the island of Rhodes and minor damages reported, following a 5.8R earthquake off the coast of Turkey this morning.
The 5.8 magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of Turkey, near Marmaris, and was felt in Rhodes, Greece early Tuesday morning.
Authorities continue to monitor the situation, but the consensus among experts is that this may have been the main seismic event
The tremor was strongly felt across a wide area, including Attica, the Peloponnese, and Central Greece, with residents in multiple towns and cities reporting that they were woken up by the quake.
A powerful 6.1 magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of Crete early this morning, with tremors felt as far away as Athens.
Local authorities and residents remain on high alert as the aftershock sequence unfolds. Scientists urge residents to stay vigilant yet calm, as seismic activity may continue in the coming days.
Evia, which has a low to moderate seismic risk, has experienced similar seismic swarms in recent years, typically without escalating to stronger quakes.
A 5.2 magnitude earthquake struck near Kulu, in the Konya Province of central Turkey, according to reports. The tremor was felt across the capital, Ankara, as well as neighboring provinces. Meanwhile, the Euro-Mediterranean Seismological Centre (EMSC) recorded the quake at a magnitude of 5.0, with a shallower depth of 11 kilometers, underscoring minor variances in […]
Michalis Erotokritos, the mayor of Kasos, stated that no impacts have been reported on either Kasos or the nearby island of Karpathos.
Tsunami warning issued following quake off Kasos, but no major impacts reported. Seismologists rule out connection to Santorini or Turkey.
The last major Cascadia quake, in 1700, caused a six-foot sea level jump and triggered a tsunami that reached Japan
Santorini’s hoteliers expect a tourism rebound by June but remain concerned about managing cruise ship arrivals without the island's cable car system.
Following the 6.2 magnitude earthquake in Istanbul, Turkey, Greek professor of seismology Kostas Papazachos expressed heightened concerns that a more powerful quake could be forthcoming in the region. Speaking to public broadcaster ERTNews, the professor of seismology at the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki emphasized that “earthquakes in the range of 7.0 to 7.4 magnitude have […]
Residents of Istanbul spent the night outdoors, fearing a stronger quake after the 6.2-magnitude tremor – More than 120 aftershocks recorded.
A reported total of 151 people were injured in the aftermath of the tremors, primarily due to jumping from heights in a panic.
Top Greek seismologist Efthymios Lekkas weighed in on the strong 6.2 quake that shook Istanbul on Wednesday in an interview with public broadcaster ERT, stressing it was still premature to determine whether the earthquake was the main seismic event or a precursor to a larger one. Lekkas said it was unclear if a fault would […]
A series of earthquakes, including a powerful 6.2-magnitude tremor, struck Istanbul on Wednesday, prompting residents to flee buildings as tremors were felt across Turkey’s largest city
The tremor was recorded at 11.32 (09.32 GMT) and pinpointed 11 kilometers south, southwest of the Arkesini settlement on the Cyclades island