The US Geological Survey and the European Mediterranean Seismological Center (EMSC) reported identical preliminary magnitude of 6.0, while the Athens Geodynamic Institute reported 5.8. They were also felt by the inhabitants of other towns and villages in the surrounding region, writes the AP agency. The Athens Institute of Geodynamics reported that earthquakes occurred at 9:17 local time and their epicenter was 246 kilometers south-southeast of the Greek capital Athens. Local media reported minor damage, such as the collapsed walls of old stone buildings in several villages around the epicenter.
In the Cretan metropolis of Heraklion, residents took to the streets in panic and evacuated all local schools. Related article On the island of La Palma, they evacuated other cities and canceled flights Read It also claimed at least one victim, she said Greek public television. A strong earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 6.0 hit the Greek island on Monday morning Crete.
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