US EditionGreece issues tsunami warning after strong earthquake
- A magnitude 5.9 earthquake struck early on May 14, 2025, off the coast of Crete near Kasos and Karpathos in Greece's Aegean Sea.
- Following a strong earthquake, Greek authorities responsible for climate and civil protection issued an urgent tsunami warning, advising residents and visitors—especially around Kasos—to evacuate coastal areas and seek higher ground.
- Tremors were widely felt, reaching nearby islands as well as distant locations like Egypt and Israel, while authorities continue to closely monitor the situation due to the potential for aftershocks.
- The quake’s depth was reported between 35 km and 83 km, with some sources noting a magnitude discrepancy from 5.9 to 6.4, but no injuries or major damage have been confirmed.
- This event underscores the persistent earthquake hazards in Greece, attributable to its location along the boundary where the African and Eurasian continental plates converge, emphasizing the need for continued alertness, particularly in high-risk regions such as Crete.
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Earthquake of Magnitude 6.3 Strikes Off Crete, Greece, GFZ Says
An earthquake of magnitude 6.3 struck off the island of Crete in Greece on Wednesday, the German Research Centre for Geosciences (GFZ) said. The quake was at a depth of 52 miles, GFZ said. Residents in Egypt also felt the quake with the country’s National Research Institute of Astronomy and Geophysics reporting no casualties or property damage. The institute said it recorded a quake of 6.4 magnitude 268 miles off Egypt’s northern coasts. By Gnan…
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