Magnitude-5.2 Quake Hits Greek Island of Crete With No Immediate Reports of Injuries, Damage

Magnitude-5.2 Quake Hits Greek Island of Crete With No Immediate Reports of Injuries, Damage
An earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 5.2 struck off the southern Greek resort island of Crete on Wednesday, authorities said. There were no immediate reports of injuries or damage. Screenshot via Google Map
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ATHENS, Greece—An earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 5.2 struck off the southern Greek resort island of Crete on Wednesday, authorities said. There were no immediate reports of injuries or damage.

The Athens Geodynamic Institute said the undersea quake occurred at 7:29 p.m. local time between Crete and the islet of Gavdos. It had a depth of 11.6 kilometers (7 miles).