5.3 magnitude earthquake strikes west of Crete, no immediate reports of damage
Date
7/21/2024 9:11:13 AM
(MENAFN) The Institute of Geodynamics in Athens reported on Sunday that a significant earthquake, measuring 5.3 on the Richter scale, struck the western part of Crete, a popular tourist island. The earthquake occurred at 7:02 a.m. local time (04:02 GMT) and was centered 18 kilometers below the sea surface. The epicenter of the quake was located approximately 60 kilometers south of the island's southern coast, near the town of Palaiochora.
The tremor follows a series of smaller earthquakes in the region. The Greek Civil Defense Agency has not yet confirmed whether the quake caused any casualties or material damage, and there has been no tsunami warning issued. Seismologist Gerasimos Chouliaras, speaking to Greek public radio ERT, indicated that authorities are continuing to monitor the situation and have not yet classified this event as the main earthquake in the sequence.
Local media have reported that while there were no immediate injuries, the earthquake did disturb many residents, waking them up from their sleep. The situation remains under observation as further assessments are conducted to determine the full impact of the quake.
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