Greece has a long history of powerful earthquakes, with some of the most devastating tremors causing widespread destruction and loss of life. From the 8.0 magnitude earthquake in Rhodes in 1926 to the deadly Ionian earthquakes of 1953, seismic activity has repeatedly shaped the nation’s landscape. As the Cyclades experience ongoing tremors, experts debate the potential for a major quake, highlighting the ever-present seismic risks in the region.
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A new earthquake struck off the coast of Crete, measuring 3.7 on the Richter scale. According to the Geodynamic Institute, the epicenter was located 35 kilometers south-southeast of Chrissi in Lasithi and had a focal depth of 10 kilometers.
Earlier in the day, another earthquake was recorded, measuring 3.2 on the Richter scale. This tremor was located 20 kilometers south of Arvi and also had a focal depth of 10 kilometers, occurring at 11:52.
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