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Two Earthquakes Shake the Greek Island of Crete

earthquakeTwo earthquakes, measuring 4.6 and 4.2 on the Richter scale, occurred in the early hours today, August 27, one about 20 minutes after the other in the submarine area south of Ierapetra on the Greek island of Crete.
The tremors were felt in the areas of Ierapetra, Makris Gialos and the east coast of Lasithi and Heraklion prefectures.
According to the official statement of the Geodynamic Institute of the National Observatory of Athens the first earthquake measuring 4.6 on the Richter scale occurred at 3:25 am 440 km south-southeast of Athens and its epicenter was located in the sea area 77 km south of Ierapetra. Twenty minutes later, at 3:47 am the second earthquake followed, measuring 4.2 on the Richter scale.
Another smaller tremor was also recorded in the same area, at 4:05 am, measuring 3.2 on the Richter scale.
Since the vibration occurred early on Thursday, August 27, there have been no reports of injuries or property damages.
Earthquakes are common in Greece and have historically caused widespread damage across central and southern Greece, Cyprus, Sicily and other neighboring regions. Last year, a series of strong earthquakes on the island of Kefalonia damaged hundreds of homes and injured more than a dozen people.

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