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4.5-magntitude earthquake strikes south of Iraklio, Crete

4.5-magntitude earthquake strikes south of Iraklio, Crete

A 4.5-magnitude earthquake struck Crete on Friday afternoon, according to data from the Athens-based Institute of Geodynamics.

The earthquake occurred near the village of Miamou, around 40 kilometers south of Iraklio, at 5:01 p.m. at an estimated depth of 14.5 kilometers.

There have been no reports of damage.

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