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How often do earthquakes occur in Heraklion?

“Egkelados” at the Natural History Museum of Crete has regained his shape – and his spot – under the Museum’s earthquake simulator! In his new position, he triggers frequent earthquakes at the top of every hour, with magnitudes ranging from 5 to 7.6 on the Richter scale. The rest of the Museum’s exhibitions are still available for you to explore! More information can be found here: https://www.nhmc.uoc.gr/en/exhibition/visiting-the-museum   & https://www.nhmc.uoc.gr/en/exhibition/what-will-i-see/permanent-exhibition Museum Opening Hours: Monday – Friday: 09:00 – 15:00 (November-April) / Monday – Friday: 09:00 – 17:00 (May-October) Saturday – Sunday: 10:00 – 18:00 Rock your world in our earthquake simulator!

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