Crete earthquake: Deadly 5.8 magnitude quake hits Greek island

A strong earthquake measuring 5.8 shook Greece’s largest island of Crete on Monday and one person was killed when a church dome collapsed, authorities said. The quake, which sent people onto the streets and caused damage to buildings, was described by a Greek seismologist as a “thunderbolt“ with strong aftershocks. Civil protection authorities said nine people were injured in the quake. People in Heraklion rushed outdoors and schoolchildren gathered in school courtyards and town squares. For more info, please go to Subscribe to Global News Channel HERE: Like Global News on Facebook HERE: Follow Global News on Twitter HERE: Follow Global News on Instagram HERE: #GlobalNews