CRETE, Decentralized Administration of Crete — A 5.7 magnitude quake occurred close to Kentrí on Friday morning, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.

The tremor shook at 03:18 UTC (06:18 local time), with its epicenter roughly 9 km east of Kentrí and a depth of 15 km. Seismologists first reported it as a 5.8 event, but later downgraded it to 5.7.

Did you feel it?

If you experienced the earthquake, you can submit a report through the USGS Felt Report form. The agency has so far received 34 reports via its online form from people who report they felt weak to light shaking. According to the USGS DYFI report, residents in cities including Iráklion, Goúrnai, Limín Khersonísou, Sitía and Aghios Nikolaos reported experiencing the quake.

Impact and estimated losses

The USGS categorized this as a Green Alert, which means there is a low likelihood of casualties and damage. Recent earthquakes in this area have caused secondary hazards such as landslides that might have contributed to losses.

Structure information summary
Overall, the population in this region resides in structures that are a mix of vulnerable and earthquake resistant construction. The predominant vulnerable building types are adobe block and dressed stone/block masonry construction.

Past week’s tremor

One quake with a magnitude 4.8 was recorded in the region. It was registered close to Ierápetra on Apr. 19.

Source: The U.S. Geological Survey