Earthquake 5.1-5.2 off Evia felt in Athens, no damage reported

A strong earthquake with a reported magnitude between 5.1 and 5.2 struck off the Greek island of Evia in the early hours of Tuesday, September 8, sending tremors that were widely felt in Athens but causing no immediate reports of injuries or major damage, authorities said. The quake occurred near the seaside resort of Nea Styra shortly before and around 12.30 a.m. local time, according to seismic agencies and local officials.

The U.S. Geological Survey put the epicenter about 12 kilometers north-northwest of Nea Stíra at a depth of roughly 10 kilometers and measured the event at magnitude 5.1. Greek agencies registered slightly different parameters. The Athens Geodynamic Institute reported a magnitude of 5.2 at a shallow depth of about 2.3 kilometers, while the Institute of Geodynamics at the National Observatory of Athens said the quake struck offshore some 45 kilometers northeast of Athens with an epicenter roughly four kilometers off Nea Styra. All accounts placed the tremor about 30 to 50 kilometers from the Greek capital, where many residents felt shaking.

Emergency services in the region are monitoring the situation. Minister of Civil Protection Yiannis Kefalogiannis said...