Minoan Pediada Cretans Beware of Priceless Treasures Getting Lost in the Quake Rubble 5 years ago 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 5 years ago Earthquake swarms on Crete have islanders fearful of a possible main event. This morning's 4.5 magnitude event follows many in… Another 4.2 Magnitude Quake Rocks Heraklion Prefecture Villages 5 years ago An earthquake measuring 4.2 on the Richter occurred on the outskirts of Heraklion on Crete Monday evening just before midnight.