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A 6.0 magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of Crete, Greece, on Thursday, according to the German Research Centre for Geosciences. The tremor, which occurred at 6:19 a.m. about 58 km north-northeast of Elounda in northeastern Crete, was recorded at a depth of around 60 km. Following the quake, European authorities issued a tsunami warning as a precautionary measure.
There have been no reports of injuries or damage so far, but the earthquake was widely felt across Crete and neighboring islands, causing concern among residents. Several aftershocks have been recorded, prompting the Crete fire services to remain on alert.
Efthimios Lekkas, head of the Earthquake Planning and Protection Organisation, told national broadcaster ERT that the earthquake’s epicenter was likely located offshore in the sea. Greece is situated along significant fault lines and is known for frequent seismic activity due to its position along a complex fault boundary between the African and Eurasian tectonic plates.
Earlier in the week, authorities closed schools in parts of Greece’s Evia Island following a series of tremors over the weekend. The National Observatory of Athens reported at least three earthquakes between 4.1 and 4.5 magnitude since Sunday, centered near Prokopi in central Evia, accompanied by numerous aftershocks. The strongest tremor, a 4.5 magnitude quake on Monday morning, was felt in Athens, roughly 80 km south.
Giorgos Tsapourniotis, mayor of Mantoudi-Limni-Agia Anna, mentioned that at least 20 buildings, including homes, shops, and a monastery, suffered some damage due to the earthquakes. Greece experienced a similar quake measuring 6.1 magnitude on May 13, as reported by the US Geological Survey (USGS).
