Strong Earthquakes near Istanbul and the Island of Crete this Morning

A 5.6 Magnitude earthquake was reported near Crete Island at 10:49 am local time, according to the European Seismological Center.

The epicentre of the quake is 477 km southeast of Athens at a depth of 20 km.

At the same time, a 4.7 Richter earthquake was registered 64 km from Istanbul at 11.00 am this morning. The quake at a depth of 20 km.

Further information will be provided.