A 4.9 Richter earthquake shook the area between Kyllini and Zakynthos on Saturday afternoon.
According to the Geodynamic Institute, the earthquake’s epicenter was initially reported as 17 kilometers south-southwest of Kyllini. A revised report later placed the epicenter 10 kilometers southwest of Andravida.
The focal depth of the tremor, which was strongly felt in Ilia, Achaia, and Zakynthos, is estimated at 14 kilometers. Despite the intensity of the earthquake due to its relatively shallow depth, residents reportedly reacted calmly.
In a statement to ERTNews, the President of the Earthquake Planning and Protection Organization (OASP) and Professor of Geology, Efthymios Lekkas, stated that aftershocks are possible.
Fire Service vehicles deployed as a precaution
The Fire Service has dispatched vehicles to patrol the roads of Ilia to assess potential damage. However, according to the Fire Service, no reports of damage have been received so far.