A 3.9-magnitude earthquake struck Amorgos early Monday, centered 14 km south-southwest of Arkesini, echoing February’s seismic unrest. Efthymios Lekkas, OASP president, reassured residents, stating such quakes are expected and not alarming, with potential for tremors up to 5.0 magnitude in the region.
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A 5.3-magnitude earthquake struck Mount Athos near Karyes, prompting concern among monks and authorities. Civil engineers are dispatched to assess minor damages to monasteries, while seismologists monitor ongoing seismic activity for potential aftershocks.
A 4.8-magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of Amorgos on Tuesday morning (February 11), amid a swarm of seismic activity in the region. The Geodynamic Institute of Athens reported the quake had a focal depth of 16.2 km and an epicentre 12 km south of Arkesini. While no damage or injuries have been reported, authorities are closely monitoring the situation as aftershocks remain possible. Greece, a seismically active country, frequently experiences tremors, though most cause little impact.
The recent seismic disturbances in the Aegean have sparked significant concern in Turkey, as new research suggests an expanding fault line beneath the country is moving towards Iraq. This alarming development calls attention to the complexities of geological processes and their potential impact on the region’s stability. Experts are providing reassurance while closely monitoring the situation, emphasizing collaboration in disaster preparedness and response strategies.
A 4.4-magnitude earthquake struck Aliveri, Evia, on Thursday evening, shaking the region and alarming residents. The tremor, also felt in Attica, originated from a submarine rupture. While no damage has been reported, authorities are closely monitoring the situation. Seismologist Efthymis Lekkas reassured the public, stating that aftershocks are expected but there is no immediate cause for concern. As a precaution, all schools in the Municipality of Kimi Aliveri will remain closed on Friday.
Athanasios Ganas from the National Observatory of Athens has warned of a potential earthquake exceeding 6.0 on the Richter scale due to a fault line in Larissa.
