A HUGE 5.8 magnitude earthquake has struck Greece and Turkey killing one person and leaving fearful locals jumping off buildings.
The just after 2am local time this morning (12am BST) about 68km deep and just off the coast of .
Tragically, a 14-year-old child died in the resort town of Fethiye in Turkey, while some 69 people have been injured in total.
Seven people were injured after jumping from windows or balconies in a panic, the governor of the Turkish city of , Idris Akbiyik, said.
The quake was felt in neighbouring regions, including in the , waking many from their sleep, Turkey’s NTV television reported.
The island is popular with Brit holidaymakers and lies only 29km south of the epicentre.
The Disaster and Emergency Management Presidency said the earthquake was centred in the Mediterranean Sea and struck at 2.17am.
Brit holiday company TUI told customers currently holidaying on the resort island that local authorities were assessing the situation.
They said: “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.”;
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