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Earthquake of magnitude 6 strikes Crete, Greece, GFZ says

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Posted on May 22, 2025

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(Reuters) -An earthquake of magnitude 6 struck off the coast of Crete, Greece, on Thursday, the German Research Center for Geosciences (GFZ) said. The quake was at a depth of 77 km (47.85 miles), GFZ

Earthquake of magnitude 6 strikes Crete, Greece, GFZ

(Reuters) -An earthquake of magnitude 6 struck off the coast of Crete, Greece, on Thursday, the German Research Center for Geosciences (GFZ) said.

The quake was at a depth of 77 km (47.85 miles), GFZ said.

GFZ had earlier assigned a magnitude of 6.5 to the earthquake.

(Reporting by Mrinmay Dey in Bengaluru; Editing by Christopher Cushing)

Key Takeaways

  • A magnitude 6 earthquake hit off the coast of Crete, Greece.
  • The earthquake occurred at a depth of 77 km.
  • GFZ initially reported the quake as magnitude 6.5.
  • The event was reported by GFZ and covered by Reuters.
  • No immediate reports of damage or casualties.

Frequently Asked Questions

What was the magnitude of the earthquake that struck Crete?
The earthquake that struck off the coast of Crete had a magnitude of 6.
How deep was the earthquake recorded?
The earthquake occurred at a depth of 77 km (47.85 miles).
What was the initial magnitude assigned to the earthquake by GFZ?
GFZ had initially assigned a magnitude of 6.5 to the earthquake before revising it.

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