The blaze was located in the Milaki site, between the settlement of Taminea and the town of Kymi.
The tremor, recorded by the Geodynamic Institute, had its epicenter about five kilometers northwest of Nea Styra at a depth of 13.6 kilometers.
No damage has been reported, and officials confirm there is no cause for concern
A Barbados-flagged vessel carrying 5,000 tons of magnesite ran aground while loading at Mantoudi port in Evia, Greece. No injuries or pollution have been reported as authorities investigate
The captain reportedly failed to notify maritime authorities immediately after the grounding. Contact was only made by the Coast Guard’s Search and Rescue Coordination Center after repeated attempts—approximately one hour after the incident occurred
The drawbridge, called the "Old Evripos Bridge", was later partially repaired, allowing vehicles to pass, but unable to be lifted to allow for marine traffic
Firefighters rushed to the scene in large numbers. According to official reports, 26 firefighters, 10 fire engines, and one aerial ladder truck have been deployed
Large fire-fighting force deployed amid gusty winds in sparsely populated area
Authorities issued a warning via the 112 system, urging those in the vicinity of the fire in Evia to remain alert
Local authorities and residents remain on high alert as the aftershock sequence unfolds. Scientists urge residents to stay vigilant yet calm, as seismic activity may continue in the coming days.
Evia, which has a low to moderate seismic risk, has experienced similar seismic swarms in recent years, typically without escalating to stronger quakes.
Parnitha Avenue remained closed beyond the casino area, while Karamanlis Avenue, also experienced heavy rainfall.
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An earthquake measuring 4.5 on the Richter scale was recorded at 19.53 on Monday some four kilometers east, southeast of the town of Vassilika, in northern Evia (Euboea) island. The tremor was felt in the greater Athens area to the southwest and in the Sporades islands to the north of Evia, while significantly shaking the […]
A group of 56 firefighters with one ground team and 21 fire engines as well as 10 aircrafts are at the scenes trying to contain the wildfires
The blaze in Evia was raging for two days
Another fire erupted on Evia island, leading to the evacuation of settlements and sending smoke as far south as Athens
The prevailing concern is the strong winds blowing at four degrees on the Beaufort scale, occasionally reaching up to seven
11 planes are assisting the efforts of the sizeable firefighting forces operating in the Kymi-Aliveri municipality
High fire risk persists in Greece as temperatures set to reach 37°C over the weekend and strong northerly winds continue.