A powerful earthquake hit southern Turkey on Sunday evening, damaging buildings and leaving one person dead, while aftershocks continue to rattle the region
The quake caused concern among residents across southern Peloponnese, where seismic activity is relatively common
Despite its magnitude of 8.8, the quake off Russia’s Kamchatka Peninsula caused only moderate tsunami waves due to local geological factors, deeper-than-expected origin, and improved early warning systems
It is the second earthquake near the Ionian island in less than a week, after a magnitude 4.1 tremor was recorded four days ago.
According to the Geodynamic Institute, the epicenter was located 30 kilometers southeast of Karyes, the administrative center of Mount Athos
Cracks in masonry, fallen roof tiles, collapsed plaster, and even dislodged chandeliers inside altars were among the damages reported
A second tremor followed just five minutes later, at 3:53 PM, with a magnitude of 4.0 and the same epicentral area.
An earthquake measuring 5.3 on the Richter scale (initially estimated at 5.4) struck off the east coast of Crete shortly before 2:30 p.m. on Tuesday, prompting local authorities to issue alerts to residents. The tremor had an epicenter 14 kilometers east of the Lasithi regional unit with a focal depth of 10 kilometers and was […]
The year 1999 marked a turning point in the relationship between these historic adversaries, prompting a renewed commitment to dialogue and cooperation, which came to be known as earthquake diplomacy
This event has since been recorded as Turkey’s deadliest and most destructive earthquake in modern history, killing more than 55,000 people and injuring over 107,000
Aftershocks have been felt on the island of Rhodes and minor damages reported, following a 5.8R earthquake off the coast of Turkey this morning.
The 5.8 magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of Turkey, near Marmaris, and was felt in Rhodes, Greece early Tuesday morning.
Authorities continue to monitor the situation, but the consensus among experts is that this may have been the main seismic event
The tremor was strongly felt across a wide area, including Attica, the Peloponnese, and Central Greece, with residents in multiple towns and cities reporting that they were woken up by the quake.
A powerful 6.1 magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of Crete early this morning, with tremors felt as far away as Athens.
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.
A 5.2 magnitude earthquake struck near Kulu, in the Konya Province of central Turkey, according to reports. The tremor was felt across the capital, Ankara, as well as neighboring provinces. Meanwhile, the Euro-Mediterranean Seismological Centre (EMSC) recorded the quake at a magnitude of 5.0, with a shallower depth of 11 kilometers, underscoring minor variances in […]
Michalis Erotokritos, the mayor of Kasos, stated that no impacts have been reported on either Kasos or the nearby island of Karpathos.
Tsunami warning issued following quake off Kasos, but no major impacts reported. Seismologists rule out connection to Santorini or Turkey.