The quake was at a depth of 83 km (51.57 miles), GFZ said. The US Geological Survey recorded a slightly lower quake, at 6.1 magnitude. Crete is home to more than 624,000 people, with around a ...

Crete earthquake: Large tremor hits Mediterranean island causing fears of damage. This story is developing, more to follow By PERKIN AMALARAJ. Published: 19:04 EDT, 13 May 2025 | Updated: 02:41 ...

The Greek holiday island of Crete was rocked by another earthquake on Thursday morning as a 6.1 magnitude tremor struck off the coast ... It was 43 miles deep, according to the US Geological Survey.

A deep rumble beneath Crete's surface sent shockwaves through the Mediterranean, ... (EMSC) and the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) reported that the quake hit at 6:19am local time.

Crete lies within a seismically active area, with a number of small earthquakes recorded on the popular tourist island in recent years. Earlier this year, a 4.8-magnitude earthquake hit in the sea ...

A 6.1-magnitude earthquake hit off the Greek islands of Crete and Santorini on Thursday, the US Geological Survey said.. For all the latest headlines, follow our Google News channel online or via ...

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A strong 6.1 magnitude earthquake has struck off the coast of Crete, triggering tsunami warnings and emergency measures across southern Greece.

A strong, 6.0-magnitude earthquake struck in the Mediterranean Sea on Wednesday, according to the United States Geological Survey. Greece's Ministry for Climate Crisis and Civil Protection warned ...

A 6.1-magnitude earthquake rattled the Greek island of Crete on Thursday, the US Geological Survey said, with no major damage immediately reported. The strong quake struck 82 kilometres (51 miles ...