A 5.9-magnitude earthquake was felt by the Egyptians in some cities

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Cairo – December 29, 2021: The National Seismological Network in Egypt recorded a 5.9-magnitude earthquake near the island of Crete, which was felt by citizens in some Egyptian cities at 7:15 am local time.

A 5.4-magnitude earthquake rocked the coasts of the Greek islands of Cassos and Crete on Monday, less than four hours after a 5.2-magnitude quake struck.

The Athens Geodynamic Institute said in a statement carried by the Greek newspaper Kathimerini, that the earthquake occurred 25 kilometers northwest of the epicenter of the first earthquake, at a depth of 6.3 kilometers, and was followed by a 4.2-magnitude aftershock two minutes later.

No buildings were damaged in either quake, and no injuries were reported among the citizens, said Michalis Erotokritos, mayor of the small island of Kasos, which is closest to the epicenter.

It is worth noting that the Euro-Mediterranean Seismological Center (EMSC) said that an earthquake of magnitude 6 struck the Greek island of Crete on Sunday, Russia Today reported.

The center added that the earthquake occurred at a depth of ten kilometers.

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