Powerful earthquake size 6.1 has struck from the shore Crete in GreeceAccording to the German Research Center for Geoscince (GFZ).
The epicenter of the tremley was 58 km northeast of Eloade at a depth of 69 km.
GFZ initially reported a size of 6.5 before the audit.
The European-Mediterranean Seismological Center (EMSC) issued a warning for Tsunami, consultation of inhabitants in Greece, TurkeyItaly, France and Portugal to follow instructions from their local authorities.
The earthquake felt over Aegean SeaReaching parts of Turkey, Israel and North Africa.
Residents in Eastern Crete were divided on the EMSC website that the tremor woke them because their beds began to shake, although the evacuation orders were not issued.
There were no immediate reports on damage or injuries.
Crete is a seismological focal point, along the complex border of the mistake between African and Eurasian tectonic plates. While most earthquakes are mild, stronger – like a deadly earthquake since 2021. It is also saved and near the Crete – caused damage in the past.
Where did he hit the earthquake?
Earthquake 6.1 spent an earthquake on the north coast of Crete at the beginning of the morning.
The epicenter was located about 58 kilometers northeast of Elound and Neapolis, below the sea at a depth of about 69 kilometers.
This area lies on the tectonic border where African and European tables meet, the region known for its seismic activity.
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The offshore location and significant depth helped reduce the influence on the surface, but shivers felt in the aegean sea, including parts of Turkey, Israel and Egypt.
Maroosha Muzaffar22. May 2025. 07:50
There are undergoing security checks in school after coming on Crete
After an earthquake of 6.1 magnitude from the coast of Crete, local authorities quickly moved to the inspection of school infrastructure within the affected areas, the local media reported.
Fire services remain on the general warning, and patrols are already in the course of monitoring signs of damage, Greece daily newspaper Your snow reported.
Municipalities in Heraklion and Lashiti have priority school checks, ensuring that buildings are safe for students.
Although no question has been reported so far, several school fields were canceled as a precaution, the output reported.
The decision on whether schools in Agios Nikolaos will remain open soon.
Maroosha Muzaffar22. May 2025 07:30
All we know about the Greek earthquake and tuna warning
Earthquake 6.1 Loose an earthquake in the north of Crete at the local time 8,494.
The epicenter was 58km northeast of Elouda, at a depth of 69 km.
The Tsunami search has launched the European-Mediterranean seismological center.
Greek authorities advised everyone, including tourists, to move away from the coast and look for a higher country.
Authorities do not report serious injury or structural damage.
Some smaller landslides and debris, especially near the Heraclion are noticed.
The earthquake felt in Turkey, Israel and Egypt. Its depth probably reduced the influence of the surface.
Meanwhile, emergency services are in full warning with active patrols. Authorities remain careful.
Last week, last week from 5.9 encouraged a similar cunami warning.
Crete is in a high seismic zone with the deadly need in recent years.
No travel advisers are issued, but tourists are invited to remain warned and follow official instructions.
Maroosha Muzaffar22. May 2025. 07:16
Stand back from the shore and reach a higher country, government issues of the directive
The National Directive issued by the Greek Government after the mass earthquake on Thursday of Crete called on tourists to “move away from the shore” and reached a higher place. “
Although no violations or great damage, emergency services on the island remain on a high warning, the authorities said.
The earthquake, he felt as far as Turkey and Egypt, followed another tremor recorded only last week that has already set security problems for Crete and Rhodes.
Maroosha Muzaffar22. May 2025 06:59
Tsunami Warning after size 6.1 earthquake strikes from the coast of Crete in Greece
Earthquake 6.1 was spent from the coast of Crete, Greece, on Thursday morning, encouraged by Tsunami warning from the European authorities.
The epicenter of the tremley was 58 km northeast of Eloade at a depth of 69 km.
Residents in Greece, Turkey, Italy, France and Portugal are invited to follow the updates of their local authorities.
Maroosha Muzaffar22. May 2025. 06:48