Greek fire brigade on high alert after 6.1-magnitude quake strikes off Crete

22 May 2025 - 08:36 By Angeliki Koutantou and Renee Maltezou
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A 6.1-magnitude quake struck off the Greek island of Crete on Thursday. Stock photo.
A 6.1-magnitude quake struck off the Greek island of Crete on Thursday. Stock photo.
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All Greek fire brigade forces were on high alert across Crete on Thursday after a 6.1-magnitude quake hit off the Greek island in the Mediterranean Sea.

The service has not received any calls for assistance so far, the fire brigade said.

Reuters


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