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Tsunami Alert Activated for Greece After Magnitude 6 Earthquake
- A magnitude 6 earthquake struck off the coast of Crete, Greece, on May 22, 2025, prompting a tsunami alert for southern coastal areas.
- The quake occurred in a seismologically active zone along fault lines between the African and Eurasian plates, with differing reports on magnitude and depth prompting tsunami risk evaluation.
- The earthquake caused strong tremors felt across Turkey, Israel, Lebanon, and Egypt, leading authorities to advise residents and tourists to move away from the coast.
- Nicole Arbuckle, a 29-year-old Scottish tourist in Crete, described the event as “absolutely terrifying” as her family retreated to higher ground during the 10-second quake near their hotel.
- The event triggered widespread panic but no reported injuries, with emergency services and fire brigades on high alert while the tsunami threat remains under active assessment.
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Urgent Tsunami Warning Issued in Greece After Powerful Earthquake
Urgent Tsunami Alert Issued in Greece After Major Earthquake Strikes Eastern Aegean Sea Early Thursday morning, a significant earthquake registering 6.7 on the Richter scale shook the eastern Aegean Sea region, prompting Greek authorities to issue an immediate tsunami warning. This seismic event has raised alarms across coastal communities, as officials warn of potentially hazardous tidal surges. With Greece’s long history of seismic vulnerabili…
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