Athens [Greece], June 8: Two earthquakes have struck central Greece, the Institute of Geodynamics in Athens reported on Sunday, placing their epicentres near the Aegean Sea island of Euboea. The two successive tremors were also clearly felt in the capital, some 90 kilometres to the south. The first quake reportedly reached a magnitude of 4.8 and occurred on Sunday at 12:58 pm (0958 GMT) near the small town of Mantoudi, originating at a depth of around five kilometres. Shortly afterwards, a second quake with a magnitude of 5.2 struck the same region. According to local media reports, this caused panic among the population. There were initially no reports of major damage or injuries. However, it was reported that there had been numerous minor landslides. The authorities had begun to assess the situation, local mayors reported on the radio. Greece lies in a seismically active zone where the African and Eurasian plates shift against one another. This leads to repeated earthquakes, some of which are noticeable, including in densely populated areas like the Athens region.
Source: Qatar Tribune
