A strong earthquake with a magnitude of 5.3 struck northwestern Greece, causing panic among residents and material damage. The epicenter of the tremor was located about 420 kilometers north of Athens, in the Epirus region. Although the tremors were felt over a wide area, initial reports indicate no fatalities or injuries. Seismological services warn of aftershock activity that could last up to ten days.
Magnitude and location
A tremor of magnitude 5.3 (according to some sources 5.5) occurred in Epirus, 420 km from Athens.
No fatalities
Despite panic and residents fleeing into the streets, no fatalities or injuries were reported.
Damage in Dodoni municipality
Damage to buildings was registered in the Dodoni municipality; seismologists predict aftershocks.
Northwestern Greece was hit by a strong earthquake, causing significant disruption in the Epirus region and neighboring areas. The main tremor had a magnitude of 5.3, although the Italian news agency ANSA indicated a value of 5.5. The phenomenon was felt over a wide area, with its epicenter located about 420 kilometers north of Athens. 5,3 — magnitude of the main shock 420 km — distance of the epicenter from the country's capital In the first moments after the tremors occurred, residents of many towns fled buildings in panic, rushing into the streets fearing structural collapse. The most serious reports of material damage came from the Dodoni municipality, where damage to infrastructure and residential buildings was recorded. Despite the violent nature of the event, rescue services and local media confirm there is no information on fatalities or injured persons. magnitude of the shock was initially reported with slight discrepancies, which is typical for early readings from different seismographic stations. [{"aspekt":"Magnitude","przed":"5.3 (in.gr, Le Figaro, Tagesspiegel)","po":"5.5 (ANSA)"}] The situation in the region remains tense due to expert forecasts. Greek seismologists predict that aftershock activity in this area could persist for the next 10 days. Aftershocks pose a real threat to compromised buildings in the Dodoni municipality, where cracks in walls and roof damage are already visible. Greece lies in a zone of high seismic activity, meaning local services are prepared for rapid response, but each time tremors exceeding magnitude 5 on the Richter scale cause significant social anxiety. Work is currently underway to accurately assess material losses. Local authorities are monitoring the technical condition of public utility buildings and private homes in the most affected towns. Although the epicenter was far from Athens, sparing the capital from the effects of the disaster, the northwestern part of the country must prepare for further days of uncertainty related to ground tremors. Sequence of events: — ; — ; —