Earthquakes strike maritime area between Kasos and Crete

A series of earthquakes occurred in the maritime area between the Greek islands of Kasos and Crete during the early hours of Wednesday, October 7.

According to the Geodynamic Institute, the first tremor measured 4.1 on the Richter scale and was recorded at 02:43, with an epicenter located 29 kilometers west of Kasos at a focal depth of 14.5 kilometers. This was followed by a second earthquake of magnitude 3.9 at 02:50, centered 28 kilometers west of the island with a depth of 12.8 kilometers. Additional seismic activity was noted at 03:18 with a third tremor measuring 3.3 on the Richter scale.