A 3.8-magnitude earthquake was recorded at dawn on Thursday in a maritime area between Crete and Kythera, according to Greece’s Geodynamic Institute.
The tremor occurred at 6:36 a.m. local time, with an epicentre located 87 kilometres southwest of Kythera. The quake originated at a depth of 11.6 kilometres beneath the seabed.
There were no immediate reports of damage or injuries. Greece, situated in a highly seismically active region, frequently experiences moderate to strong earthquakes.
Authorities continue to monitor seismic activity in the area.