US EditionTsunami warning issued in Greece after 6.0 magnitude earthquake
- A 6.0 magnitude earthquake struck offshore near Crete and Kasos in Greece earlier today, prompting a tsunami warning for coastal areas.
- The quake, felt across nearby islands including Crete and Kasos, led Greek officials to warn of a possible tsunami and urge immediate coastal evacuation.
- Authorities advised locals and tourists to move away from the coast and seek higher ground as emergency teams remain on alert for aftershocks.
- The quake's depth was 83 kilometers, and while Greek officials reported magnitude 6.0, other agencies registered between 5.9 and 6.4; no casualties or significant damage have been reported.
- This event underscores Crete's status as a highly seismic region prone to frequent earthquakes and highlights the ongoing need for vigilance and preparedness.
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ORF.at NewsEarthquake shook several Greek islands
An earthquake of magnitude 6.1 shook several Greek holiday islands during the night on Wednesday. Convulsions were felt not only on islands such as Kos, Rhodes and Crete, but also in distant Cairo. The centre of the quake was located south of the island of Kasos, according to the US Earthquake Observatory USGS. The epicenter of the earth impact at 1.51 clock (local time, 00.51 clock CEST) was located at a depth of 78.4 kilometers, about 15 kilom…
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