28 Aug 2024 | 05:07 PM UTC
Greece: Magnitude-5.1 offshore earthquake occurs south of Crete at around 19:29 Aug. 28
Magnitude-5.1 offshore earthquake occurs south of Crete, Greece, at around 19:29 Aug. 28. No immediate reports of damage or injuries.
A magnitude-5.1 offshore earthquake occurred south of Crete at around 19:29 Aug. 28. The epicenter was about 12 km (8 miles) east-southeast of Kastri, Greece. The tremor occurred at a depth of about 40 km (25 miles), and light shaking was probably felt in parts of Crete. There have been no initial reports of damage or casualties as a result of the earthquake; significant damage is unlikely. It could take several hours until authorities can conduct comprehensive damage assessments, especially in remote areas. Aftershocks are likely over the coming days. The event has not prompted any tsunami advisories.
Officials may temporarily shut down transportation infrastructure in the tremor zone to check for damage. Minor disruptions could occur during shutdowns, but service will likely resume quickly if no damage is found. Utility outages are possible where shaking occurred.
Out of an abundance of caution, consider vacating multistory buildings where shaking occurred until authorities confirm their structural integrity. Monitor and plan for aftershocks.
