Earthquakes are common in Greece, and Crete is one of the country's most quake-prone areas. Severe damage and injuries are rare. In 1999, an Athens quake killed 143 people.

CRETE, Greece (Reuters) - "Exercise, exercise, exercise", read an emergency text message which alerted people on the island ...

The governor said there have been no reports of injuries or damage ... There were reports of the 4.8 magnitude quake being felt from Philadelphia to New York City, according to the US Geological ...

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No injuries were reported, and a tsunami warning was not issued following the earthquake, which had a preliminary magnitude of 5.3. The quake registered a lower-5 on the Japanese seismic ...

There were no immediate reports of any deaths or serious injuries. The 5.6 magnitude quake hit in the town of Sulusaray, in Tokat province, some 450 kilometers (280 miles) east of the capital ...

"Well, some things have fallen," said Ilaria Borghase, as she entered her house for the very first time after the quake with our camera rolling. "Be careful, there's broken glass everywhere." ...

No injuries were reported but firefighters responded to calls about structural damage in the three buildings, more than 30 miles from where the quake originated, according to Newark Public Safety ...

The USGS reported the quake happening just four miles northwest of Belden, CA. A few other weaker reports came in after the initial shake, likely aftershocks. The general location of the quake’s ...

The quake had a magnitude of 4.8, according to the U.S. Geological Survey, and it was followed by several aftershocks, including one with a magnitude of 4.0. No major damage was reported as of ...