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The Independent
7 days ago
- Climate
- The Independent
Crete earthquake latest: Tsunami warning issued as Greek island hit by magnitude 6 tremor
A powerful earthquake of magnitude 6.0 has struck off the coast of Crete in Greece, according to the German Research Center for Geosciences (GFZ). The earthquake occurred at a depth of 77 kilometres (48 miles). GFZ initially reported a magnitude of 6.5 before revising it. The European-Mediterranean Seismological Centre (EMSC) issued a tsunami warning, advising residents in Greece, Turkey, Italy, France, and Portugal to follow guidance from their local authorities. The quake was felt across the Aegean Sea, reaching parts of Turkey, Israel and north Africa. Residents in eastern Crete shared on the EMSC website that the tremor woke them as their beds began to shake, though no evacuation orders were issued. There were no immediate reports of damage or injuries. Crete is a seismological hotspot, along a complex fault boundary between the African and Eurasian tectonic plates. While most quakes are mild, stronger ones – such as the deadly 2021 quake also centred near Crete – have caused damage in the past. Move away from the coast and reach higher ground, government issues directive A national directive issued by the Greek government after Thursday's massive earthquake off the coast of Crete urged tourists to 'move away from the coast and reach a higher place'. While no injuries or major damage have been reported, emergency services on the island remain on high alert, authorities said. The quake, felt as far as Turkey and Egypt, follows another tremor recorded just last week that had already raised safety concerns for Crete and Rhodes. Maroosha Muzaffar22 May 2025 06:59 Tsunami warning after magnitude 6 earthquake strikes off Crete coast in Greece A magnitude 6.0 earthquake struck off the coast of Crete, Greece, on Thursday morning, prompting a tsunami warning from European authorities. The tremor's epicentre was located 58 km north-northeast of Elounda at a depth of 69 km. Maroosha Muzaffar22 May 2025 06:48
Hindustan Times
7 days ago
- Science
- Hindustan Times
Tsunami alert activated for Greece after magnitude 6 earthquake
An earthquake of magnitude 6.0 struck off the coast of Crete in Greece. As per the German Research Center for Geosciences, the earthquake has now triggered a tsunami evaluation for the European nation. As per GFZ, the earthquake struck at a depth of 77km. As per ESMC, a tsunami risk is under evaluation. "Depending on earthquake-coastline distance, tsunamis can be local (<100km), regional (<1000km), or distant (>1000km)," stated the European-Mediterranean Seismological Centre. This is a developing story...
Reuters
22-05-2025
- Science
- Reuters
Earthquake of magnitude 6 strikes Crete, Greece, GFZ says
May 22 (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.
Reuters
17-05-2025
- Climate
- Reuters
Earthquake of 6 magnitude strikes central Peru, no damage reported
LIMA, May 17 (Reuters) - An earthquake of magnitude 6 struck central Peru on Saturday but there were no immediate reports of damage in the nearest town, Puquio, in the Andean region of Ayacucho, due to its depth, the state-run Geophysical Institute of Peru said. "The earthquake was felt as far as the central coast (of Peru), but it was mild. There may have been some landslides along some roads, but no damage has been reported in Puquio," the institute's head, Hernando Tavera, told local radio station RPP. "Due to the depth, the earthquake has not been felt strongly on the surface," he said. The epicenter of the quake was 23 km (14 miles) south of Puquio, in the province of Lucanas, at a depth of 97 km (60 miles), according to the institute's website. The German Research Centre for Geosciences (GFZ) had said the quake was magnitude 6.1 and was at a depth of 10 km (6.21 miles).
The Independent
14-05-2025
- The Independent
Crete earthquake: Greece issues tsunami warning as 5.9 magnitude quake ‘felt in Egypt'
An earthquake of magnitude 5.9 struck off the island of Crete in Greece and was felt as far away as Egypt in the early morning hours on Wednesday. The quake was at a depth of 35 km (22 miles) near the island of Karpathos in the Mediterranean Sea, the Athens Geodynamic Institute said, prompting Greek authorities to issue a temporary tsunami warning. The country's Ministry for Climate Crisis and Civil Protection said on X: "A magnitude 5.9 earthquake occurred 48km SE of Kasos. Risk of possible Tsunami in your area. Move away from the coast immediately. Follow the instructions of Local Authorities." Greece is one of Europe's most earthquake-prone countries and an unprecedented level of seismic activity shook the popular tourist island of Santorini for weeks earlier this year. No injuries or serious property damage has been reported following the earthquake, but authorities are urging people to remain vigiliant and are monitoring the situation. A travel advisory for holidaymakers has also not been issued, meaning it should remain safe to travel to Greece and its islands. However, those intending to visit the East coast of Crete, Kasos or Karpathos may want to check for updates from Greek authorities on the situation. Details from German Research Centre for Geosciences (GFZ) shows that the epicentre of the earthquake was near the Greek islands of Kasos and Karpathos, in the Aegean Sea. The island of Crete is known of one of Europe's most common zones for earthquakes. In October 2021, a 6.3 magnitude quake shook the island only weeks after a deadly tremor had killed one person and injured dozens. As Greece sits at the line between the African and Eurasian tectonic plates, it is common for seismic activity to be felt there. Small rumbles can often be felt beneath the earth, but major quakes remain an ever-present concern that are hard to prepare for. Wednesday's earthquake comes after Greece was battered by storms last month, with Crete hit hardest. Significant disruption was caused on tourist islands, many of which continue to recover from 2023's devastating wildfires.
