5.9 magnitude earthquake strikes south of Crete

A 5.9 magnitude earthquake has struck in the Mediterranean Sea south of the Greek island of Crete, but no damage or casualties have been reported

A 5.9 magnitude earthquake has struck in the Mediterranean Sea south of the Greek island of Crete, but no damage or casualties have been reported.

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According to the Athens Geodynamics Institute, the earthquake occurred at 7:11 p.m. local time, some 80 kilometers (50 miles) off the south coast of Crete, at a depth of 14 kilometers (nine miles).

According to local media in Crete, the earthquake was felt through most of the island, but no damage or casualties were reported.