Earthquake now in Heraklion, Crete – Two tremors

Earthquake of 4 degrees on the Richter scalelabeled “sick”, was recorded at 05:07 in the sea area 50 km north of Heraklion, Creteor 293 kilometers south-southeast of the capital, according to data from the Geodynamic Institute of the National Observatory of Athens.

Earthquake now in Heraklion, Crete – Two tremors

After 4 Richter there was another earthquake. The 4.2 Richter earthquake occurred at 7:24 am on Monday with its epicenter located at 47 km. north-northeast of Heraklion. The focal depth of the 4.2 Richter earthquake was estimated at 14 km.

Earthquake Now – Instructions

PREPARE

Within the home

• Fix shelves and bookcases firmly to the walls. Move tall furniture away from doors that can tip over and block exit.
• Screw the water heater and fuel and water tanks securely to the walls.
• Place heavy items on the lowest shelves.
• Remove heavy objects from above beds and sofas.
• Secure light fixtures and ceiling fans.
• Identify well-protected areas in each room of the house:
  -under sturdy desks or tables.
  – away from glass surfaces and bookcases.
  – away from external walls.
• Check the correct operation of the electricity and natural gas supply network.
• Inform family members about how to turn off the main switches for electricity, water and natural gas and about the emergency telephone numbers (112, 199, 166, 100, etc.)
• Get a portable radio with batteries, a flashlight and a first aid kit.

Outside the house

• Choose a safe post-earthquake meeting place that is:
  – away from buildings and trees
  – away from telephone and electrical cables.

WHEN AN EARTHQUAKE HAPPENS

If you are inside the house

• Keep your cool.
• Take cover under some sturdy piece of furniture (table, desk, desk), kneel down and hold his leg with your hands.
• If there is no sturdy furniture, kneel in the middle of the room, reducing your height as much as possible and protect your head and neck with your hands.
• Move away from large glass surfaces (windows, glass partitions) or furniture and objects that could injure you.
• Do not try to move away from home.
• Don’t go out on the balcony.

If you are in a tall building

• Move away from windows and exterior walls.

If you are in an entertainment area, shopping center or large store

• Keep your cool.
• Stay in the area until the vibration stops.
• Don’t get carried away by the panicked crowd moving disorderly towards the exits or you risk getting trampled.

If you are in an open area

• Move away from areas under buildings, telephone or power lines.
• If you have a bag or briefcase with you, cover your head with it.

If you are in the car

• Take refuge in an open space and stop the car carefully so that it does not obstruct traffic.
• Avoid going through tunnels, bridges or overpasses.

WHAT TO DO AFTER THE EARTHQUAKE

If you are inside the house

• Prepare for any aftershocks.
• Carefully check yourself and those around you for possible injuries.
• If there are seriously injured people do not move them.
• Evacuate the building from the stairwell (do not use the elevator), after first turning off the electrical, gas, and water switches.
• Escape to an open and safe area.
• Follow the instructions of the Authorities and do not pay attention to rumours.
• Do not use your car unnecessarily so that you do not become an obstacle to the work of rescue crews.
• Use your landline or mobile phone in exceptional cases, because the phone networks are overloaded.
• Avoid entering your home if you see damage, cut wires, gas or gas leaks.

HOW TO REACT TO AN ONCOMING GRAVITY WAVE (TSUNAMI)

If you are in a coastal area with low altitude

• Although not all earthquakes cause tsunamis, stay alert.
• Notice if there is a significant rise or fall in the water level, which is a natural warning.
• Move away from the sea and head inland with higher altitude. A small tsunami at one point on the coast can turn into a large tsunami, kilometers away.
• Stay away from the coast. A tsunami does not consist of just one wave but of a series of waves so return only after being informed by the competent Authorities that there is no danger.
• Do not go near the shores to watch an incoming tsunami. By the time you see it, it may be too late to avoid it.