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22-05-2025
- Climate
6.1-magnitude earthquake jolts Greek islands with no reported injuries
ATHENS, Greece -- An undersea 6.1-magnitude earthquake scale struck off the Greek island of Crete early Thursday and was felt across the Aegean Sea, but there were no immediate reports of injuries or significant damage. The quake occurred some 55 kilometers (34 miles) north of the island, according to the Geodynamics Institute of Athens at a depth of 37 kilometers (23 miles) beneath the seabed. Regional government official Giorgos Tsapakos told state-run television that 'there are no reports of injuries or any serious damage' following initial assessments of the affected areas. The shock was felt extensively across islands throughout the Aegean Sea. Earthquake and Planning Protection Organization director Efthymios Lekkas noted that deeper earthquakes typically cause less surface damage.
Daily Mirror
22-05-2025
- Climate
- Daily Mirror
Crete earthquake - what to do if you have a holiday planned to the Greek island
A powerful earthquake struck off the Greek island of Crete early Thursday, with no immediate reports of injuries or significant damage. The quake was felt across the Aegean Sea. A hefty 6.1-magnitude earthquake rumbled beneath the sea off Crete early Thursday, the second quake to strike in a week. The earthquake sent tremors across the Aegean Sea, with the Geodynamics Institute of Athens pinpointing its epicentre around 55 kilometers (34 miles) north of Crete at a depth of 37 kilometers (23 miles) under the seabed. The shaking was strong enough to wake people on the island. In Iraklio, Crete's main port city, a major road was sealed off after fragments of broken plaster from an old and deteriorating building plummeted to the street. It also caused a stir on social media, with reports flooding in from as far away as Athens and central Greece. In Cyprus, residents in some areas also reported feeling light tremors. Despite its strength, the impact of the earthquake has been limited. 'This was a strong but deep earthquake, and that depth helped spread the seismic energy more widely but less destructively. It was felt across half the country and even reached parts of Cyprus , but fortunately, no major damage has occurred," seismologist and president of Greece's Earthquake Planning and Protection Organization (OASP), Efthymis Lekkas. The chief of Earthquake and Planning Protection Organization, Efthymios Lekkas, said that earthquakes occurring deeper tend to cause less destruction at the surface. While the impact of the earthquake may have been limited this time, the fact that it was the second in a week may be a cause for concern for those looking to head to the region on holiday in the coming weeks. Tremors from the previous quake were felt as far away as Israel and southwestern Turkey and saw authorities issue a tsunami warning. Other earthquakes in the Aegean have been much more damaging. A 7.8 magnitude one in 1956 was the largest one to strike Greece in the 20th century and resulted in 53 deaths and considerable damage, notably on the island of Santorini. The shake caused local tsunami that affected the shores of the Cyclades and Dodecanese Islands, Crete and the Turkish coast of Asia Minor. What to do if you've got a holiday booked to the Aegean Although it is impossible to accurately calculate the likelihood of an earthquake striking, Mr Lekkas suggests that strong aftershocks in the immediate future are unlikely.'Typically, deep quakes like this come in a single strong event, with few aftershocks,' he said. If you do not want to run the risk of being caught up in an earthquake and want to cancel a planned holiday to the region, there are a number of factors as to whether or not you'll be able to claim a refund. "Your rights to cancel a package holiday (or a particular part of a holiday like a flight or a hotel booking) usually depend on the terms and conditions of your booking, and your reason for wanting to cancel," explains the Citizens Advice. You might be entitled to cancel the holiday without a fee if: the holiday company makes significant changes to your holiday it puts certain prices up after you book you can't get to your destination because of exceptional circumstances, like war or a natural disaster You might be covered for cancelling a trip if you have travel insurance. Check your policy or contact the insurance company if you're not sure. Usually travel insurance providers will pay out if the UK's Foreign Office has issued a 'do not travel' warning to the area you had planned to visit. Right now there is no such warning in place for Greece.
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Business Standard
22-05-2025
- Climate
- Business Standard
Earthquake of magnitude 6.1 jolts Greek islands, no injuries reported
An undersea 6.1-magnitude earthquake scale struck off the Greek island of Crete early Thursday and was felt across the Aegean Sea, but there were no immediate reports of injuries or significant damage. The quake occurred some 55 kilometres north of the island, according to the Geodynamics Institute of Athens at a depth of 37 kilometres beneath the seabed. Regional government official Giorgos Tsapakos told state-run television that there are no reports of injuries or any serious damage following initial assessments of the affected areas. The shock was felt extensively across islands throughout the Aegean Sea. Earthquake and Planning Protection Organisation director Efthymios Lekkas noted that deeper earthquakes typically cause less surface damage. Greece sits on major fault lines and experiences frequent seismic activity. (Only the headline and picture of this report may have been reworked by the Business Standard staff; the rest of the content is auto-generated from a syndicated feed.)
Arab Times
22-05-2025
- Climate
- Arab Times
6.1-magnitude earthquake jolts Greek islands with no reported injuries
ATHENS, Greece, May 22, (AP): An undersea 6.1-magnitude earthquake scale struck off the Greek island of Crete early Thursday and was felt across the Aegean Sea, but there were no immediate reports of injuries or significant damage. The quake occurred some 55 kilometers (34 miles) north of the island, according to the Geodynamics Institute of Athens at a depth of 37 kilometers (23 miles) beneath the seabed. Regional government official Giorgos Tsapakos told state-run television that "there are no reports of injuries or any serious damage' following initial assessments of the affected areas. The shock was felt extensively across islands throughout the Aegean Sea. Earthquake and Planning Protection Organization director Efthymios Lekkas noted that deeper earthquakes typically cause less surface damage. Greece sits on major fault lines and experiences frequent seismic activity.
Toronto Star
22-05-2025
- Climate
- Toronto Star
6.1-magnitude earthquake jolts Greek islands with no reported injuries
ATHENS, Greece (AP) — An undersea 6.1-magnitude earthquake scale struck off the Greek island of Crete early Thursday and was felt across the Aegean Sea, but there were no immediate reports of injuries or significant damage. The quake occurred some 55 kilometers (34 miles) north of the island, according to the Geodynamics Institute of Athens at a depth of 37 kilometers (23 miles) beneath the seabed.
