Magnitude 6 Earthquake Near Crete Triggers Tsunami Alert and Coastal Evacuations
Greek authorities report no significant damage but maintain tsunami precautions and monitor for potential landslides.
Overview
- A magnitude 6 earthquake struck 19 km south-southwest of Kasos early Wednesday, with a focal depth of 62.5 km.
- Authorities issued a tsunami alert and instructed residents of Rhodes, Karpathos, and Kasos to move away from the coast as a precaution.
- Seismic experts confirm the depth of the quake reduced its intensity, with no significant damage reported on nearby islands.
- No aftershocks are expected, and the event is not linked to recent seismic activity in Santorini or Turkey.
- Officials caution about possible landslides, particularly on Karpathos, though no effects have been recorded so far.