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Magnitude 5.1–5.2 Quake Near Evia Rattles Athens

Officials report no injuries or major damage, with emergency services maintaining routine monitoring.

Trees are shown at the roadside, photographed one year after the severe forest fires on the second largest Greek island of Euboea, on June 19, 2022.
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A working seismograph is shown in a display about earthquakes during an emergency drill.
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Overview

  • USGS measured a magnitude 5.1 earthquake north-northwest of Nea Stíra on the island of Evia.
  • The quake originated at an estimated depth of about 10 kilometers, according to USGS data.
  • The epicenter was roughly 40 miles southeast of Athens, where residents reported strong shaking.
  • The Athens Geodynamic Institute reported a closely aligned magnitude of 5.2 for the same event.
  • Authorities noted no immediate reports of injuries or structural damage as response teams observed the situation.