The Mediterranean region experienced a strong earthquake on Wednesday, measuring 6.3 on the Richter scale, which struck the island of Crete in southern Greece. According to reports from Reuters, residents in several neighboring countries, including Egypt, Syria, Jordan, Lebanon, Palestine, and Turkey, felt the quake.
Geological authorities clarified that the earthquake's epicenter was at a depth of 83 kilometers below the surface, which contributed to the widespread sensation without causing destructive damage.