The sun-drenched shores of the Mediterranean were briefly unsettled on May 3 when two earthquakes struck near popular tourist destinations. A powerful 6.2-magnitude quake hit near the Dodecanese Islands, close to the Türkiye border, while a second tremor measuring 5.8 rattled the coastal town of Marmaris, Türkiye and the Greek island of Rhodes.
The earthquakes occurred almost simultaneously, prompting authorities in both countries to begin immediate assessments of the region. While the tremors startled many, damage appears minimal, and both destinations continue to function normally, with airports and transportation services unaffected.