Earthquake magnitude of 4.6 on the Richter scale was observed in the sea area north of Creteaccording to a preliminary assessment by the Geodynamic Institute of the National Observatory of Athens.
The epicenter of the earthquake is located 38 kilometers north-northeast of Heraklion, Crete.
The focal depth of the earthquake is estimated at 15.6 kilometers.
The first estimate spoke of a Richter tremor of 4.7.
4️⃣7️⃣ Earthquake M 4.7, 26/07 19:02, depth 10 km, 51 km N of Agios Nikolaos.
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The earthquake was felt throughout Crete
According to reports from the Euro-Mediterranean Seismological Centre (EMSC), the tremor was felt throughout Crete, particularly in the regional units of Heraklion and Lasithi.
There are currently no reports of damage.
Two smaller tremors followed, measuring 3.5 and 3.2 on the Richter scale, in roughly the same area.
#Earthquake 30 km N of #Analypsis (#Greece) 3 minutes ago (local time 19:02:27). Colored dots represent local shaking and level of damage reported by eyewitnesses. Share your experience:
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