Earthquake of significant magnitude hits Greece's Evia Island, shaking Athens as well
A magnitude 5.2 earthquake hit Evia island, northeast of Athens, on Tuesday morning, according to the latest reports from the Athens Geodynamic Institute. The exact time of the earthquake is not specified, but the epicentre was located on Evia island, approximately 50 km (31 miles) northeast of the Greek capital.
The earthquake occurred at a depth of 10 km, and as of the time of this report, no calls for assistance have been received. The Greek fire brigade is conducting inspections to check for potential damage, though no specific city or location has been mentioned in the search results.
Fortunately, no reports of damage or fatalities have been received since the earthquake. The Athens Geodynamic Institute has not yet reported any calls for assistance in response to the earthquake. The Greek fire brigade is continuing to check for potential damage following the earthquake.
It is worth noting that this is not the first earthquake to hit Greece recently. Previous earthquakes have occurred in locations like Kos and the Ionian Islands. However, the effects of this latest earthquake seem to have been relatively minimal, based on the current information available.
As always, we encourage everyone to stay safe and follow any official instructions in case of a natural disaster. We will continue to monitor the situation and provide updates as more information becomes available.
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