An earthquake with a magnitude of 6.3 struck near the Greek island of Crete on Wednesday, May 14, according to the German Research Centre for Geosciences (GFZ), as reported by Reuters.
The quake’s epicenter was located at a depth of 83 kilometers beneath the sea.
The tremor was also felt in parts of Egypt, though the Greek National Research Institute of Astronomy and Geophysics reported no injuries or damage to property. Additionally, the institute recorded another seismic event—a 6.4 magnitude earthquake—approximately 431 kilometers off Egypt’s northern coast.
Earlier this year, the Greek islands of Santorini and Amorgos experienced weeks of minor seismic activity during January and February. The strongest of these quakes surpassed magnitude 5, prompting local authorities to close schools and deploy emergency services.
Against this backdrop, Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis assured that “the country remains safe for tourists.”
