A 5.9 magnitude earthquake has struck in the Mediterranean Sea south of the Greek island of Crete but no damage or casualties have been reported.
According to the Athens Geodynamics Institute, the earthquake occurred at 7:11 p.m. local time, some 80 kilometres (50 miles) off the south coast of Crete at a depth of 14 kilometres (nine miles).
According to local media in Crete, the earthquake was felt through most of the island, but no damage or casualties were reported.
(source: AP)
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