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5.3 Magnitude Quake Shakes Antikythera, Panic in Crete

7/23/2025

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A 5.3 magnitude earthquake rattled the coast of Antikythera, Greece, at 4:26 PM local time, sending shockwaves of fear through tourists in nearby Crete. While no casualties were reported, locals recounted moments of panic as buildings trembled. This tremor comes on the heels of devastating wildfires on Chios and a recent 4.6 magnitude quake near Naples, Italy.

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A 5.3 magnitude earthquake rattled the coast of Antikythera, Greece, at 4:26 PM local time, sending shockwaves of fear through tourists in nearby Crete. While no casualties were reported, locals recounted moments of panic as buildings trembled. This tremor comes on the heels of devastating wildfires on Chios and a recent 4.6 magnitude quake near Naples, Italy.