Earthquake in Greece: On Wednesday morning, a powerful offshore earthquake occurred on the 6.1 Richter scale near the Greek island Kasos on Wednesday morning, shook the eastern Mediterranean Sea and promoted regional vigilance, although no damage or injury has been reported yet. According to the United States Geological Survey (USGS) report, the earthquake occurred at a depth of 78 km at 1:51 am local time. The earthquake was about 15 km south of Fry, the capital of Kasos, and about 112 km from Crete’s Agios Nicolaos.
The earthquake was particularly intense on the Kasos, Carpathos and nearby Crete Islands, and light to moderate shocks were also felt in the Dodecane region and Greece. According to BNO News report, the effect of the earthquake was also felt far and wide, in which people felt shocks in Israel, Egypt and some areas of Southwest Turkey.
Initial reports indicate a flutter to a moderate earthquake near the center of the earthquake, especially near Kasos, Carpathos and Eastern Crete. No structural damage or casualties have been confirmed by local authorities or emergency services until the report is written.
Greece is located in Europe’s most seismicly active areas, as there is a tectonic collision between African and Eurasian plates. The region, called the helenic arch, has historically been prone to acute seismic activity.
Officers are monitoring the region for possible tremors. People from the affected areas have been warned to be vigilant and seek instructions from local emergency officials.
