Series of Earthquakes, Including 4.6 Magnitude, Hit Mount Athos

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A 4.6 magnitude earthquake occurred at noon on Sunday in Mount Athos.

According to the Geodynamic Institute’s automated solution, the epicenter of the earthquake was located 8 km northwest of Karyes, Mount Athos, at a focal depth of 12.8 km.

A 4.6 magnitude earthquake struck Mount Athos on Sunday, with its epicenter located 8 km northwest of Karyes. The tremor, occurring at noon, was preceded by smaller earthquakes that disturbed residents in surrounding areas, including a 4.1 magnitude event near Ouranoupoli.

The earthquake was preceded by tremors of lesser intensity that disturbed residents in the surrounding areas.

Notably, another earthquake with a magnitude of 4.1 had occurred near Ouranoupoli.

GCT Team

This article was researched and written by a GCT team member.