Magnitude 6.3 Earthquake Hits Crete Island, Greece... No Casualties Reported Yet (Comprehensive)
[Asia Economy Reporter Cho Hyun-ui] A magnitude 6.3 earthquake occurred at 12:24 PM local time on the 12th on the Greek resort island of Crete, according to foreign media citing the European-Mediterranean Seismological Centre (EMSC).
The epicenter was located 121 km southeast offshore from Heraklion, the capital and largest city of Crete. The focal depth was observed at 10 km.
So far, no casualties have been reported. According to the Associated Press, Crete authorities stated that "the earthquake was felt throughout the entire island."
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On the 27th of last month, a magnitude 5.8 earthquake also occurred on Crete. At that time, the earthquake struck within 30 km of Heraklion, which has a population of 137,000, resulting in at least 10 casualties including 1 death and 9 injuries.
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