Two earthquakes occurred in the southeast of Crete, the first with a magnitude of 4.6, and the second with 5.3

The southeast of Crete was shaken on Saturday afternoon by two moderate earthquakes, with no reports of casualties or damage. The first quake, with a magnitude of 4.6, was recorded at 12:31 PM, at a depth of 13.4 kilometers, with its epicenter located 5 kilometers northeast of Gavdos island.

Just six minutes later, a stronger aftershock occurred, with a magnitude of 5.3, its epicenter located 6 kilometers east of Gavdos and at a depth of 10 kilometers. The earthquakes were felt in various areas of Crete, which is known for its seismic activity. Crete, the largest island in Greece, is a popular tourist destination, including for Romanians, and is located in a seismically active zone.