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Magnitude 5.2 Quake Off Euboea Rattles Athens

Greece’s earthquake-prone region regularly records shallow tremors, prompting close monitoring by national seismologists.

Overview

  • The Institute for Geodynamics reported the offshore quake at roughly 11 kilometers depth near the resort town of Nea Styra.
  • The epicenter was about four kilometers off southwest Euboea and roughly 45 kilometers northeast of Athens, where the shaking was felt.
  • Authorities reported no immediate casualties or damage following the nighttime tremor.
  • Seismologists continue assessments and are watching for aftershocks as measurements are reviewed.
  • Greece experiences thousands of small quakes each year, with stricter building codes shaped by the deadly 1953 Ionian earthquakes.