Strong quake with a magnitude of 5.3 struck close to Crete.
Scoop on those Cretan Rumblers! 🗺️
Hey there! Let's chat about the recent seismic action happening around the Mediterranean! Currently, shaking things up is a 5.3-magnitude quake that rattled the picturesque town of Ierapetra on the Greek island of Crete, about midday on June 3. This jolt, lasting a few seconds, left the populace surprisingly calm and authorities reporting no immediate damage or injuries. According to the Geodynamic Institute of Athens, the epicenter was buried around 10 kilometers below ground – not exactly a shake and bake situation, but still, nothing to sneeze at! 😱
Now, take a quick hop to Turkey's western coast, where an early-morning earthquake of magnitude 5.8 struck nearby Rhodes, shaking both Greek and Turkish shores. Unfortunately, the drama wasn't all below the surface. The earthquake triggered panic, leading to a reported death, and several injuries as folks leaped from windows in haste. Slight damage to infrastructure on Rhodes was also reported.
Despite the turmoil, it seems the show must go on! Beachgoers in Rhodes are already returning, ease-dropping on the sandy paradise amid reassurances from the local authorities that there's no foreseen danger of big aftershocks. 🏖️🌴
Worth Mentioning: 🤔- The Crete quake happened around 2:26 PM local time, according to news channel ERTnews.- The epicenter of the Rhodes quake struck at approximately 2:17 AM local time.- Geologists noted that the depth of the Crete earthquake intensified the quake but minimized the surface damage risk.- Fretting not required! The Crete quake was isolated and unconnected to other seismic events in the region.- The Turkish quake was characterized by its lengthy duration and intensity, with emergency teams checking schools and public buildings for damage.
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- The seismic activity in the Mediterranean has sparked interest in environmental science, especially regarding the impact of climate-change on the frequency and intensity of earthquakes.
- According to experts, the science community should further investigate the correlation between weather patterns and the occurrence of earthquakes, such as the ones recently experienced in Crete and Rhodes.
