Tsunami warning issued after 6.2 magnitude earthquake hits Greece.
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An earthquake with a magnitude of 6.2 struck the islands of Crete and Santorini in Greece on Thursday, May 22, 2025, centered 82 kilometers northeast of Heraklion, the capital of Crete, at a depth of 64 kilometers.
Residents in Egypt, especially in Cairo, Giza, Qalyubia, and Alexandria, felt noticeable tremors.
The European-Mediterranean Seismological Centre issued a warning of a possible tsunami along the Greek coasts and neighboring areas, urging residents in Greece, Turkey, Italy, France, and Portugal to follow instructions from local authorities as a precaution.
The German Research Centre for Geosciences confirmed that the quake prompted authorities to assess the possibility of a tsunami affecting vulnerable European coastlines.
This quake comes just days after a moderate earthquake also centered on the island of Crete, felt by residents in Egypt last week.
Greece is one of the most earthquake-prone countries in Europe, with the tourist island of Santorini experiencing unprecedented seismic activity for weeks earlier this year, leading to the evacuation of thousands of residents and tourists and the closure of schools.
In February, the region was hit by a series of earthquakes that forced local residents and tourists to leave popular tourist destinations, especially in Santorini, one of Greece's top tourist attractions.
