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Crete jolted by 5.7R quake
A strong earthquake measuring 5.7 on the Richter scale occurred shortly before 06:30 in the morning in Lasithi, causing disruption to the residents of Crete.
The earthquake was particularly felt in areas of the southern coast of the island, but also on other islands, with residents of Sitia and Ierapetra, as reported by the ΑΕΝ-ΜΕΑ, jumping out of their beds in fear.
5.2 Richter earthquake shook Attica - It lasted 30 seconds
The 5.2 Richter earthquake that occurred at 00:27 in Nea Stira, Evia, shook the entire Attica, causing disruption.
Turkish professor issues emergency warning for strong earthquake between Turkey and Rhodes: "We may even reach 9 on the Richter scale"
The recent 5.8 magnitude earthquake that struck the sea off Marmaris, southwest Turkey, in the early hours of Tuesday (June 3) has caused great concern in both Greece and Turkey.
The tremor had serious consequences, as a 14-year-old girl lost her life in Turkey, while there was material damage to buildings and infrastructure.