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A quake hit Crete, Greece on Wednesday, 6.3, the German Center for Earth Science Research said.
The center added that the depth of the earthquake was 83 km – or 51.57 miles.
The US Geological Survey (USGS) earthquake was slightly lower, with an amplitude of 6.1.
The damage to the islands is not clear at present, although USG estimates that there is little risk of landslides or liquefaction, i.e. loss of ground structural integrity occurs.
According to the USGS, tremors may be felt on dozens of islands in Greece and on the west coast of Turkey.
The tremors in the inland may also be felt around the Muğla and Aydın provinces in Turkey.
It was reportedly shaken to Egypt, Syria and Israel.
The region is located in one of the most active regions in Europe, with the African and Eurasian tectonic plates meeting.
Earthquake 6.3 hits Crete, Greece (file image)
Earthquakes are common in this area, especially in the Greek arc, and have produced several large and harmful events in the past.
Crete has homes of more than 624,000 people, and about one-third of the island’s population lives in the capital Heraklion.
The island is also one of the most popular resorts in Greece, with 15% of tourists arriving in Herakrion.
Usually, any earthquake above 6.0 will cause damage if it hits a densely populated area.
According to Michigan Tech, 100 earthquakes recorded each year are estimated to range between 6.1 and 6.9.
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