Strong earthquake hits Aegean Sea

An earthquake of magnitude 5.5 hit the Aegean Sea off the coast of the Greek island of Crete, the European Mediterranean Seismological Center said on November 21.

The epicenter of the quake was located 126 km northeast of the Irakleion city. The seismic center was located at a depth of 81 km.

There have been no reports about victims or possible damages.

Türkiye's Disaster and Emergency Management Authority (AFAD), in turn, said that the magnitude of the earthquake was 5.4. The earthquake was recorded at 02:25 local time.

The epicenter of the quake was located 112.15 km from the city of Datcha (Mugla province), еhe seismic center was located at a depth of 49.24 km.