A 5.8 magnitude earthquake was recorded off the coast of the Greek island of Crete. According to the Euro-Mediterranean Seismological Centre, the seismic event took place at 6:18 a.m. local time.
The tremor occurred at a depth of 10 km, with its epicenter situated 14 km east of the city of Ierapetra and 78 km southeast of Heraklion. As of the latest reports from Greek public television ERT, there have been no confirmed reports of damage or injuries resulting from the earthquake. Following the initial strong jolt, several aftershocks were recorded, with magnitudes ranging between 3.2 and 3.8 on the Richter scale.
The monitoring of seismic activity continues in the region. The information provided by the Euro-Mediterranean Seismological Centre confirms the details of the recorded event. Residents and authorities are advised to monitor official channels for updates regarding the stability of the area.
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Hopefully, no one was seriously affected by the quake.
What is the historical seismic risk level for the area off Crete?