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

Image: 123RF A 6.1-magnitude quake struck off the Greek island of Crete on Thursday. Stock photo.

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.

According to information, as a result of the earthquake, small landslides have been recorded on the provincial road network and in Heraklion, minor structural damages have been reported. The services of both the region of Crete and the municipalities are on heightened alert. pic.twitter.com/TWgD94hSDV
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Via Euronews: Very strong earthquake, 6.1 Richter, off Crete - Disruption in many areas of the country https://t.co/Ly87WkRcrY
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Greek fire brigade on high alert after 6.1-magnitude quake strikes off Crete

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