An earthquake was recorded early Friday afternoon (March 14) in Antirrio. The earthquake had a…
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A 3.9-magnitude earthquake struck west of Kassos on Tuesday morning, with a focal depth of 10 kilometers, according to the Geodynamic Institute of Greece. There were no immediate reports of damage or injuries. Authorities have advised residents to follow official earthquake safety guidelines, including taking cover indoors, avoiding windows, and staying clear of unstable structures in open areas.
A 4.4-magnitude earthquake struck near Rhodes late Monday night, with its epicenter 14 km west of Katavia, according to the Geodynamic Institute. The tremor, recorded at 23:46 local time, had a focal depth of 21.5 km. No damage or injuries have been reported, but authorities continue to monitor the situation in the seismically active Dodecanese region.
On February 13, 2025, the region between Santorini and Amorgos experienced two earthquakes, each with a magnitude of 4.2, occurring one minute apart. This seismic activity adds to the ongoing disturbances in the Cyclades, causing concern among residents and scientists alike.
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.
A 3.8-magnitude earthquake struck early Thursday morning in the waters between Crete and Kythera, with its epicentre located 87 kilometres southwest of Kythera. The tremor occurred at 6:36 a.m., at a depth of 11.6 kilometres. There were no immediate reports of damage or injuries.
A 3.7-magnitude earthquake struck Halkidiki on Tuesday morning, with its epicentre located 9 kilometers south of Nea Moudania and a focal depth of 14 kilometres. There are no immediate reports of damage, and authorities are monitoring the situation.
Athens experienced two minor earthquakes within two hours on Wednesday, with epicentres near Halandri and Agia Paraskevi. The quakes, measuring 2.3 and 2.8 on the Richter scale, caused no reported damage but were felt across parts of Attica. Seismologists are closely monitoring the activity.
A 5.2 Richter scale earthquake struck Crete on Wednesday afternoon. Initial reports from the Geodynamic Institute indicate a focal depth of 10 km and an epicenter located 6 km east-northeast of Gavdos. The seismic activity was recorded at 19:29.
On Wednesday, the southern coast of Crete was hit by a series of light earthquakes, including a magnitude 4.5 tremor. The quakes, occurring in quick succession with magnitudes of 4.1 and 4.8, were centered in the sea south of Kali Limenes. The Athens National Observatory reported that the tremors, which had shallow depths, were widely felt along the southern coast but caused no reported damage.
An earthquake measuring 4.2 on the Richter scale occurred at noon on Sunday (31/3). According…
A while ago, an earthquake with a magnitude of 4.9 on the Richter scale occurred…
The Geodynamic Institute of the National Observatory of Athens, representing the Unified National Seismological Network,…