US EditionGreece issues tsunami warning after strong earthquake
- A 5.9 magnitude earthquake struck offshore near Crete early on May 14, 2025, prompting a tsunami warning for coastal areas including Kasos.
- The quake's epicenter 48 km southeast of Kasos raised concerns based on Greece's known seismic activity and recent stronger quakes in 2021 and 2006.
- Authorities urged locals and tourists to move away from the coast and to higher ground as emergency teams prepared for possible aftershocks.
- Authorities issued a warning about the potential for a tsunami in your area and advised residents to evacuate coastal zones without delay.
- No immediate injuries or major damage were reported, but the event highlights ongoing seismic risks in the region and the need for vigilance.
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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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