6.5-magnitude earthquake hits Crete

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A magnitude 6.5 earthquake has struck the Greek island of Crete, according to the European Mediterranean Seismological Centre (EMSC). The quake had a depth of 1.24 miles, the EMSC said.

 

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Was crazy. Have some pics of the carnage in the supermarket. Hotels evacuated structure damage

Wow been coming her 15 years and never felt owt like that, safe to say there was a toilet nearby 😳

We’re in analipsi it was scary stuff!

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That got us out of bed. Feeling a little shaken, for want of a better word!

Just outside Heraklion. Put my orange juice down and went up to get breakfast when it hit. People were running and screaming but the local chef cooking didn't blink. Came back and found my orange juice spilt. 😂

I'm about 15km from Heraklion; swaying lasted about 6 or 7 seconds, no damage.

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