Series of earthquakes up to magnitude 5.2 shakes Greece, tremors felt in Athens
Kyiv • UNN
A series of earthquakes with magnitudes up to 5.2, lasting about 20 seconds, was recorded in Greece. Tremors were felt in Athens, and landslides occurred near Mantoudi.
A series of earthquakes lasting about 20 seconds was recorded in the northern part of the Euboean Gulf in Greece. This was reported by Euronews, according to UNN.
The series of earthquakes occurred in the northern part of the Euboean Gulf around 1:00 p.m. on Sunday, with the tremors lasting about 20 seconds, followed by several more earthquakes within a few minutes
According to preliminary data, the strongest earthquake reached a magnitude of approximately 5.2.
As noted, seismic activity was also felt in the country's capital, Athens, where residents reported aftershocks in several areas, but no damage was reported in the city.
Scientists will closely monitor developments over the next 48 hours to assess seismic activity and determine if further significant tremors may occur, the publication writes.
According to the head of the village of Mantoudi, landslides were recorded at several points along the local road network.
This area has a long history of seismic activity and is considered one of the most earthquake-prone regions in Greece.
As a reminder
A magnitude 6.2 earthquake occurred in Calabria with its epicenter near Cosenza. Tremors were felt in many regions, but there are no reports of damage.