Inspections in northern Evia following recent earthquakes have identified multiple damaged homes, as authorities assess losses and begin the process of providing financial assistance to affected residents
A swarm of aftershocks rattled the island of Evia in the early hours of Monday, hours after a 5.2 magnitude earthquake was felt as far as Athens, prompting school closures and structural inspections across affected villages.
The strongest of the two tremors, magnitude 5.2, shook north-central Evia, triggering landslides near Mantoudi
Residents and visitors were met with an unusual sight as large numbers of small brown jellyfish appeared in shallow coastal waters, raising concerns ahead of the summer season
Drivers in northern Evia narrowly avoided accidents after wild boars suddenly crossed a rural road between Vasilika and Ellinika, as residents report a rise in similar incidents across the region in recent days.
Large numbers of purple and brown jellyfish have been reported along parts of the Evia coastline, prompting concern among swimmers as experts point to ecological changes behind the phenomenon.
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 […]