Crete Earthquake 2013: Very Strong Quake Hits West Of Island

[Jos]

A very strong earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 6.3 struck west of the Greek island of Crete, causing minor damage, according to early reports.

The Athens Geodynamic Institute said the quake took place at 4:12 p.m. (1312 GMT), 68 kilometers (42 miles) west of the city of Chania, in Crete, and 279 kilometers (172 miles) south of Athens. The epicenter was 23 kilometers (14 miles) under the sea. The earthquake was also felt in Athens.

"The earthquake was very strong and lasted long,"

Crete Earthquake 2013: Very Strong Quake Hits West Of Island

 

[Mertex]

A very strong earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 6.3 struck west of the Greek island of Crete, causing minor damage, according to early reports.

The Athens Geodynamic Institute said the quake took place at 4:12 p.m. (1312 GMT), 68 kilometers (42 miles) west of the city of Chania, in Crete, and 279 kilometers (172 miles) south of Athens. The epicenter was 23 kilometers (14 miles) under the sea. The earthquake was also felt in Athens.

"The earthquake was very strong and lasted long,"

Crete Earthquake 2013: Very Strong Quake Hits West Of Island

Good to hear there was little damage and no one was hurt. That's most important.

 

[laughinReaper]

Greece and the Phillipines you're in my prayers