A strong earthquake with a magnitude of 6.3 struck off the southern coast of Crete, Greece, on Wednesday, according to the German Research Centre for Geosciences (GFZ). The tremor occurred at a depth of 83 kilometers beneath the seabed, making it a deep-focus earthquake that was still widely felt across the region.
The quake’s impact reached as far as Egypt, where residents in several cities reported feeling tremors. Egypt’s National Research Institute of Astronomy and Geophysics confirmed the event and noted that the seismic activity measured 6.4 magnitude in their readings, originating approximately 431 kilometers off the country’s northern coast.
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Despite the strength of the earthquake and its wide area of influence, there were no immediate reports of casualties or property damage in either Greece or Egypt. Authorities continue to monitor the situation for any aftershocks or developments.
The region surrounding the eastern Mediterranean, particularly Greece and its nearby islands, is known for significant seismic activity due to the complex interaction of tectonic plates in the area. Wednesday’s earthquake is a reminder of the seismic risks faced by countries in this geologically active zone.
More updates will follow as additional information becomes available from local and international seismological agencies.
