On Tuesday Night a Significant M5.8 Earthquake struck near Marmaris in Türkiye.

Written by Earthquakelist.org on June 2nd, 2025. Last updated June 17th, 2025.

A significant M5.8 earthquake struck under land 13 kilometer from Marmaris in Türkiye in the night of Tuesday June 3rd, 2025. Shaking may have been felt by a total of 9 million people. Another nearby country is Greece.

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Earthquake Summary

The earthquake struck on land in Türkiye, 13 kilometer (8 mi) south-southwest of Marmaris in Muğla. The center of this earthquake had an intermediate depth of 74 km.

Date and Time:	Jun 3, 2025 02:17 (Istanbul Time) - Jun 2, 2025 23:17 Universal Time.
Location:	13 km SSW of Marmaris, Muğla, Türkiye. Coordinates 36°44'50"N 28°13'56"E.
Map:	Map of area around epicenter. Click to open in Google Maps.
Magnitude:	MAG 5.8 Detected by 103 stations. Maximum Error Range ±0.031 .
Depth:	74 km (46 mi) An intermediate depth.
Max. Intensity:	VI Strong On the Modified Mercalli Scale.
Tsunami Risk:	Tsunami very unlikely While this was a shallow earthquake in a coastal area, it appears to have occurred under land (3 km from the sea) with a magnitude that is usually not strong enough to cause tsunami's. Always stay cautious - More info here.

Minimal impact predicted

Based on scientific estimates by the US Geographic Survey (USGS), the risk of high fatalities for this earthquake is classified at level GREEN (low). They expect an 65% likelyhood of between 0 and 1 fatalities, and a 96% chance that the number of fatalities falls no higher than 10.

The USGS classifies the economic impact of this earthquake at level GREEN (low). They expect an 65% likelyhood of between 0 and 1 million US Dollars in economic damage and impact, and a 96% chance that the economic impact of this earthquake falls no higher than 10 million USD.

Roughly 9 million people exposed to shaking

This earthquake may have been felt by around 9 million people. That is the expected population size of the area exposed to a level of shaking of II or higher on the Modified Mercalli scale according to the USGS.

Moderate shaking and very light damage may have been experienced by an estimated 81,010 people. At V, it is the highest MMI level this earthquake has caused. Intensity level IV was experienced by the majority of people (around 5.8 million). In their region, light shaking and likely no damage can be expected.

People in 2 countries have been exposed to shaking. In Türkiye , around 9 million people, with impact levels up to V (moderate shaking, very light damage). People were exposed to shaking in Greece as well.

Nearby towns and cities

This earthquake struck within proximity of multiple countries. Türkiye and Greece are both within 300km distance of its epicenter.

Located 13 kilometer (8 mi) south-southwest of the epicenter of this earthquake, Marmaris (Muğla, Türkiye) is the nearest significant population center. The intensity of shaking and damage in Marmaris is estimated to be around level IV on the Modified Mercalli Intensity scale (light shaking, likely no damage).

Multiple large cities are in proximity of today's earthquake. İzmir is located 209 km to the north-northwest and experienced an intensity of III (weak shaking, probably no damage). Bursa is located 390 km to the north (intensity unknown, possibly low). Antalya is located 220 km to the east (intensity unknown, possibly low).

An overview of nearby towns and cities is available in the overview below. If places don't have intensity data available, it likely means the experienced impact in those places was fairly small.

Overview of nearby places

Earthquake Intensity Map

The maximum intensity (MMI Scale) caused by this earthquake is V. The map below shows in which areas this earthquake was the most and least impactful. It is based on data from the US Geographic Survey.

I Not felt

II Weak

III Weak

IV Light

V Moderate

VI Strong

VII Very Strong

VIII Severe

IX Violent

X Extreme

Shaking reported by 403 people in 7 countries

People that feel an earthquake may report their experience to the US Geographic Survey. Currently, 403 people have reported shaking in 76 places in 7 countries (Cyprus, Saudi Arabia, Turkey, Egypt, Greece, Israel, Lebanon).We keep updating this article as more ground reports become available. You may report that you felt this earthquake here.

Places with most reports:

• Marmaris, Muğla, Turkey: 91 people.
• Fethiye, Muğla, Turkey: 36 people.
• Kos, Dodekánisos, Greece: 21 people.
• Bodrum, Muğla, Turkey: 19 people.
• Ródos, Dodekánisos, Greece: 16 people.
• Lárdos, Dodekánisos, Greece: 15 people.
• Falirákion, Dodekánisos, Greece: 12 people.
• Afántou, Dodekánisos, Greece: 12 people.
• Dalaman, Muğla, Turkey: 12 people.
• Antalya, Antalya, Turkey: 11 people.

5 Aftershocks detected

Since this main shock, 5 smaller aftershocks were detected. Just 2 days after this main shock, an earthquake measuring MAG-3 was detected 18 km (11 mi) south-southwest of this earthquake.

Before this earthquake struck, 1 smaller foreshock occurred. A 2.5 magnitude earthquake hit 3 days earlier nearby.

Overview of foreshocks and aftershocks

More earthquakes coming?

Aftershocks are usually at least 1 order of magnitude less strong than main shocks. The more time passes, the smaller the chance and likely strength of any potential aftershocks.

The chance that a significant earthquake like this one is followed by an even larger earthquake is not so large. On average, scientists estimate a 94% chance that a major earthquake will not be followed by an even larger one. It is still adviced to be aware of this risk

Earthquakes like this are common in the region

Earthquakes of this strength occur quite regularly in the region. This is the strongest earthquake to hit since May 22nd, 2025, when a 6.2 magnitude earthquake hit 234 km (145 mi) further west-southwest. An even stronger magnitude 7 earthquake struck on October 30th, 2020.

In total, 9 earthquakes with a magnitude of 5.8 or higher have been registered within 300km (186 mi) of this epicenter in the past 10 years. This comes down to an average of once every year.

Tsunami very unlikely

While MAG-6.5+ earthquakes may cause tsunami's, it appears that the epicenter of this earthquake hit under land. In addition, the reported depth is deeper than 100km, making the risk of a tsunami even less likely. However always stay cautious and monitor advice from local authorities.

Tsunami Risk Factors

Sources

Last updated 17/06/25 00:18 (). As more information on this earthquake becomes available this article will be updated. This article is automatically composed based on data originating from multiple sources.

1. US Geographic Society (USGS): Earthquake us6000qhiq
2. European-Mediterranean Seismological Centre (EMSC): Earthquake 20250602_0000262
3. Geonames.org: World Cities Database
4. Google Maps: Static API
5. Earthquakelist.org: Historic Earthquakes Database

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