2 h. ago Crete holiday warning for Brits as major earthquake sparks tsunami fears

The magnitude of the earthquake has since been updated to 6.0 as a tsunami warning was issued after the earthquake struck near the coast of Crete, which is the most populous of the Greek islands

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4 h. ago Greece earthquake map shows scale of terrifying quake ahead of major tsunami warning

People are being warned to stay away from parts of Crete after a powerful 6.0 magnitude earthquake struck the region, while emergency services remain on high alert this morning

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6 h. ago Crete earthquake sparks tsunami warning off coast of Greece after magnitude 5.9 quake

People are warned to stay away from parts of Crete in Greece, following the magnitude 5.9 earthquake.

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6 h. ago Tsunami warning issued in Greece as 5.9 magnitude earthquake sparks urgent alert

The alert follows a 5.9 magnitude earthquake that struck on Wednesday morning

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10 h. ago Tsunami warning on popular Greek islands as tourists told to 'move away from coast immediately'

A tsunami alert has been issued for various Greek coastlines, including that of Crete, following a 5.9 magnitude earthquake this morning. Tourists and residents have been warned to stay away from the coast immediately

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12 h. ago Crete earthquake: Tsunami warning issued off the coast of Greece after magnitude 5.9 earthquake

People are warned to stay away from parts of Crete in Greece, following the magnitude 5.9 earthquake - and emergency services there remain on high alert this morning

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13 h. ago Crete earthquake: Large tremor hits Mediterranean island causing fears of damage

An earthquake of magnitude 6.3 struck the island of Crete in Greece on Wednesday, the German Research Centre for Geosciences (GFZ) said.

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20 h. ago Naples hit by earthquake causing landslides as school and university evacuated

Panic swept through Naples as a powerful earthquake rocked the region, triggering evacuations, landslides, and building collapses.

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20 h. ago Naples hit by 4.4 magnitude earthquake in ‘major seismic swarm’

One resident says she heard a ‘very loud bang’ as several earthquakes hit the Italian coastal city

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24 h. ago Earthquake and 'major seismic swarm' hits Naples as mayor appeals citizens for calm

A 4.4 magnitude earthquake struck the volcanic area around Naples as part of a 'major' quake swarm on Tuesday, sparking fear but no immediate reports of damage.

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3 d. ago An earthquake of 4.1 preliminary magnitude was felt in Atlanta

An earthquake measuring 4.1 in preliminary magnitude as reported in Tennessee on Saturday, and could be felt in Atlanta, Georgia, and western North Carolina

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3 d. ago Atlanta earthquake: 4.1 magnitude quake rocks multiple US states causing homes to shake

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9 d. ago Swarm of earthquakes rocks Texas with largest nearly 4 magnitude

Texas experienced multiple earthquakes within three hours on Monday. The seismic activity started around 5:45am ET and hit the state's western region.

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1 week ago Chile braces for Antarctic tsunami with coastal evacuation underway after huge 7.5

Officials fear a huge tsunami could be heading for Chile after a 7.5 magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of Argentina.

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1 week ago Tsunami warning for Chile after huge magnitude 7.5 earthquake at sea

Residents are currently being evacuated from regions of Chile after a tsunami alert following a magnitude 7.5 earthquake was detected within 300km of the coast

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2 w. ago More than 200 injured after jumping from buildings in 6.2 earthquake in Istanbul

Earthquake lasted 13 seconds with 100 aftershocks

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2 w. ago Is it safe to travel to Turkey? Simon Calder’s advice after 6.2 magnitude earthquake strikes Istanbul

Is it still safe to travel to Turkey? The Independent’s travel correspondent Simon Calder has all the information and advice after a 6.2 magnitude earthquake struck the capital of Istanbul on Wednesday (23 April).

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2 w. ago Is it safe to travel to Turkey? UK government warning after 6.2 magnitude earthquake

The earthquake had a shallow depth of 10 kilometers (about 6 miles), according to the United States Geological Survey, with its epicenter about 40 kilometers (25 miles) southwest of Istanbul, in the Sea of Marmara

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3 w. ago Turkey UK tourist hotspot terror as 6.2 magnitude earthquake hits and locals flee

Terrified locals and tourists have reported buildings shaking after the 6.2 magnitude quake struck today - with four a number of surrounding regions also impacted

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3 w. ago Massive earthquake hit Istanbul with 6.2 magnitude tremor shaking buildings

Terrified locals and tourists have reported buildings shaking after the 6.2 magnitude quake struck today - with four a number of surrounding regions also impacted.

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