Earthquake in Crete

Major Earthquake off the 

coast of Crete, Greece

TN,

12 October, 2013

Crete is a major travel and tourism region in Greece. A 6.4. magnitude earthquake was measured at 13.11 UTC time or 16:11 local time 28 km off Platanos, Crete, Greece in the Mediterranean see (48 km depths)

The earthquake was 64 km of Chania, 168 km of Irakleion or 271 km of

Athens.

THis earthquake was followed with a 3.3 aftershock at 13.33 UTC or 16.33 local time

An eye- witness said: The water in the swimming pool was very disturbed and a lot spilled over the infinity side.

No reports of damages or injuries are available yet. eTN will monitor the situation.