Coming in at a depth of 14 kilometers, the quake has been described by quake monitoring agencies as “very strong.”
According to USGS reports the initial quake took place at 22:51:16 UTC.
To date, there have been no reports of damage or injuries.
A strong 6.1 magnitude earthquake took place in Kasos Island in Greece today that was felt in Jerusalem and central Israel as well as Egypt. The area is on alert due to ongoing seismic activity in the Aegean region.