Crete Earthquake: 6.1 Magnitude Tremor Shakes Greece, Felt Across Region

A powerful 6.1 magnitude earthquake struck Crete, Greece, on May 22, 2025, sending tremors across the region and causing alarm as far away as Turkey and Israel. The quake's impact was captured on CCTV footage from inside a bakery in Crete, vividly illustrating the intensity of the shaking. "You could really feel the building swaying," described one eyewitness in a nearby building. While emergency services were immediately put on high alert, initial reports from the fire brigade indicated that no calls for assistance or reports of significant damage have been received. This event serves as a reminder of the unpredictable nature of seismic activity in the region.