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The New York Times · 1d

Map: 6.0-Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Near Crete, Prompting a Tsunami Alert

A strong, 6.0-magnitude earthquake struck in the Mediterranean Sea on Wednesday, according to the United States Geological Survey. The temblor happened at 1:51 a.m. Eastern European time about 14 miles southeast of Fry, Greece, data from the agency shows. U.S.G.S. data earlier reported that the magnitude was 6.1.

The Independent on MSN · 1d

Crete earthquake: Greece issues tsunami warning as 5.9 magnitude quake ‘felt in Egypt’

An earthquake of magnitude 5.9 struck off the island of Crete in Greece and was felt as far away as Egypt in the early morning hours on Wednesday. At such a critical moment in US history, we need reporters on the ground. Your donation allows us to keep sending journalists to speak to both sides of the story.

The Mirror · 1d

Greece earthquake LIVE: Tsunami alert as Crete 'shakes' and Brits run for hills

The powerful 6.0 earthquake struck parts of Crete in Greece early this morning, with tourists told to 'move away from the coast' amid the possible risk of a tsunami

Greek Reporter1d

Strong 6.1 Earthquake Jolts Crete and Surrounding Islands

A 6.1 Richter earthquake struck around 2 am on Wednesday about 20 kilometers off the eastern coast of Crete and ...

1don MSN

Is it safe to travel to Crete? Tsunami alert issued for Greek holiday island

Crete, Greece's largest island, has been rocked by a 5.9 magnitude earthquake that was felt as far away as Israel, Egypt and Turkey.

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'We're Brits on holiday in Crete - tsunami alert sparked chaos at 2am with tourists piled on roof'

British tourists Barry and Ashleigh, from Kent, said they had been holidaying on the Greek island of Crete when they were ...

1don MSN

Crete earthquake horror as Brit tourists relive terrifying moment 'whole hotel room shook'

British tourists have told of the scary moment they were woken up by their hotel rooms "shaking" as an earthquake hit the ...

Greek Reporter1d

The Kidnapping of a Nazi General: Crete’s WWII Legacy of Bravery

The story of the kidnapping of German Major General Heinrich Kreipe on Crete during World War II is one of patriotism and ...

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