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Quake measuring 4.1 Richter hits Crete

An earthquake measuring 4.1 on the Richter scale shook the southern Greek island of Crete at 4 a.m. on Thursday, according to seismologists.

The earthquake, whose epicenter had a depth of 10 kilometers, was felt across the island. No damage or injuries were reported.

Greece is one of the world’s most earthquake-prone countries, but most quakes are of small magnitude and rarely cause severe damage or injuries.

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