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Arkalochori earthquake

4.4 Magnitude Quake Rattles Central Crete [Updates]

A magnitude 4.4 earthquake outside the previously hard-hit village of Arkalochori shook central Crete island this afternoon.

A 5.7 Magnitude Quake Rattles Crete Island

Crete island was rocked this morning by a magnitude 5.7 earthquake offshore of the seaside village of Lentas, in the…

Cretans Beware of Priceless Treasures Getting Lost in the Quake Rubble

On Oxi Day Greek politicians cheered at parades in quake stricken Arkalochori, but no one was cheering in the small…

Crete Earthquake Swarms Have Islanders On Edge

Earthquake swarms on Crete have islanders fearful of a possible main event. This morning's 4.5 magnitude event follows many in…

Crete Aftershocks Continue In the Wake of 6+ Magnitude Events

More aftershocks hit offshore of Crete in the wake of two magnitude 6.0 plus seismic events that struck the island…

Arkalochori Quake Situation Stable But Inclement Weather Adds Pressure

Arkalochori and surrounding villages in Heraklion Prefecture of Crete continue to be rattled by the aftershocks of the recent 6.0…

Sitia Prefecture Mobilizes to Help Arkalochori Quake Victims

Sitia citizens, businesses, and officials organize to send aid to fellow Cretans in hard hit Arkalochori, in neighboring Heraklion Prefecture.

Crete Hit for Second Consecutive Day by Severe 5.3 Magnitude Earthquake

Crete is rocked for the second consecutive day by a severe earthquake of 5.3 magnitude as aftershocks from yesterday increase…