Tsunami alert as 6.1-magnitude earthquake hits off Crete
Experts issued a tsunami warning and advised people in Greece, Turkey, Italy and as far away as France and Portugal to refer to their local authoriti…
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Terrifying Earthquake Shakes Crete: Family's Escape and Tsunami Fears
Crete Earthquake: A Family's Harrowing Escape A powerful earthquake struck Crete, Greece, on May 22, 2025, causing widespread fear and prompting emergency responses. One resident, Nicole, captured the event on video, providing a chilling account of her experience. "That was absolutely terrifying," she said, describing the shaking as "full shaking, maybe for about ten seconds." The earthquake woke her and her family, prompting an immediate evacuation. They joined other residents seeking higher ground, sharing a collective anxiety about the possibility of a tsunami. While authorities have yet to confirm tsunami warnings, the event underscores the vulnerability of the region to seismic activity. The experience serves as a reminder of the importance of preparedness and the human cost of natural disasters. The family is currently safe and awaiting further developments.
Tsunami warning as magnitude 6 earthquake strikes off Crete coast
The European-Mediterranean Seismological Centre (EMSC) has issued a tsunami warning
