Two earthquakes of magnitude 4 and 4.1 were recorded in a short time (just two minutes apart) in the sea area off Crete.

The first earthquake (time 10:22) had a magnitude of 4 Richter, a focal depth of 10 kilometers and an epicenter 32 kilometers southeast of Heraklion’s Mamia.

The second earthquake (time 10:23) had a magnitude of 4.8 Richter, focal depth of 10 kilometers and epicenter 16 kilometers southwest of Pyrgos Heraklion.

According to initial reports, the double earthquake was felt by the residents of Heraklion, with no reports of damage or injuries – until this hour.

The Euro-Mediterranean Seismological Institute recorded the first seismic tremor at 4.5 Richter and the second at 4.8 Richter.