A 5.1 magnitude quake jolted near Sitia at midday on Friday, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.

The tremor struck at 08:58 UTC (11:58 local time), with its epicenter roughly 24 km south of Sitia and a depth of 10 km. Seismologists first reported it as a 5.0 event, but later upgraded it to 5.1.

Did you feel it?

If you noticed the earthquake, you can submit a report through the USGS Felt Report form.

Tremors past week

Last week, five tremors of magnitude 2.5 or higher have been registered in the area. The biggest, a 5.7 magnitude quake, was detected close to Kentrí prior to this quake.

Last week’s five largest nearby quakes:

• 5.7, east of Kentrí on April 24
• 4.8, southeast of Ierápetra on April 19
• 4.3, southeast of Ierápetra on April 24
• 4.2, south-southwest of Sitia on April 24
• 4.2, east of Kentrí on April 24

Source: The U.S. Geological Survey