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Earthquake 4,1 Richter in Crete

The earthquake was felt all over the island

Newsroom May 30 04:02

A new earthquake, measuring 4.1 on the Richter scale, shook Crete at 3:40 p.m. Friday.

The earthquake occurred 6 km northeast of Heraklion Tower and at a focal depth of 5 km.

The vibration was felt throughout the island.

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