Athens, May 22, 2025 (AFP) - 6.1-magnitude quake hits off Greek island of Crete: USGS

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2025-05-22

A 6.1-magnitude earthquake hit off the Greek islands of Crete and Santorini on Thursday, the US Geological Survey said. The strong quake struck 82 kilometres (51 miles) northeast of Crete's capital Heraklion, at a depth of 68 kilometres, the USGS said. The region popular with tourists has been rattled by multiple tremors in recent months, prompting schools in Santorini and neighbouring islands to close temporarily. Thousands of earthquakes, mainl......

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