British tourists in Rhodes have described ‘the whole airport shaking’ after a 4.8 magnitude earthquake...

Published: 7:12 pm June 13, 2024
Updated: 11:55 am October 8, 2025
Rhodes Earthquake: Brit Holidaymakers Describe ‘The Whole Airport Shaking’ as Greece is Hit by 4.8 Magnitude Tremor

British tourists in Rhodes have described ‘the whole airport shaking’ after a 4.8 magnitude earthquake struck the Greek island on Wednesday night.

According to the European-Mediterranean Seismological Centre (EMSC), the epicentre was located in the Aegean Sea, approximately 67km (41 miles) southwest of Rhodes. The island, a popular holiday destination for many Brits, experienced the tremor, although it did not cause any severe structural damage.

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