5.1-magnitude earthquake strikes off Crete's south coast

A 5.1-magnitude earthquake struck the south coast of Crete near the town of Moires, the Athens-based Institute of Geodynamics reported.
18.05.2023 23:56:27 / English News

The earthquake occurred at 9.59 p.m. local time (1859 GMT) Thursday at a depth of 8.9 kilometers, the Institute said.

There were immediate reports of damages or casualties after the earthquake, according to local sources.

A day earlier, a 4.2-maginitude tremor had occurred in the same area. (ILKHA)