What was the magnitude of the earthquake that struck Crete?

The earthquake that struck off the coast of Crete had a magnitude of 6.

How deep was the earthquake recorded?

The earthquake occurred at a depth of 77 km (47.85 miles).

What was the initial magnitude assigned to the earthquake by GFZ?

GFZ had initially assigned a magnitude of 6.5 to the earthquake before revising it.

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Earthquake of magnitude 6 strikes Crete, Greece, GFZ says

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Earthquake of magnitude 6 strikes Crete, Greece, GFZ says

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