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Earthquake measuring 6.8 hits Greek Crete Island, felt by Egyptians

CAIRO, Oct 12 (KUNA) -- An earthquake of 6.8 magnitude hit west of Chania on Greek Crete Island, felt by Cairo residents and many Egyptian provinces, the Egyptian National Research Institute of Astronomy and Geophysics said Saturday.
Preliminary estimates recorded by Egyptian National Seismic Network noted that the quake was considered powerful, the president of the Institute, Hatem Oudah said.
The official added the quake took place in the Mediterranean, 80 kilometers west of Chania City in Crete Island at 3:11 p.m. Cairo time.
The quake coincides with the 21st anniversary of the massive quake destruction which took place on 12 October 1992.
The 1992 quake killed many along with huge material destruction. (end) rg.mb KUNA 122105 Oct 13NNNN