A strong 6.1-magnitude earthquake off Crete’s coast has led to significant damage in Heraklion, with reports of cracked walls, fallen plaster, and even the destruction of museum artifacts.
Municipal services in Heraklion have documented structural damage following the quake. Impacted structures include not only older buildings like the historic Minos Hotel and the Kothris Mansion, but also balcony sections and facades throughout the city.
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Reports indicate severe damage at the old EFKA building in the Agios Minas district, featuring large plaster chunks falling from interior walls and cracks appearing throughout the building.
In the Petropoulaki Street pedestrian area, portions of an old house collapsed onto the walkway. A similar incident occurred on Monis Kardiotissis Street, where debris fell from an old building despite protective mesh intended to keep it at bay.
On Avlonos Street, a house was damaged when plaster from an unstable balcony fell onto the sidewalk.
Artifacts Damaged at the Heraklion Archaeological Museum
The Heraklion Archaeological Museum also suffered from the earthquake. According to exclusive insights from Creta24, four exhibits on the first floor were dislodged and damaged due to the intense and prolonged tremors.
No further details have been released about the extent of the damage to these artifacts.
Authorities are continuing to assess the situation, while engineers inspect affected buildings for safety.
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