A magnitude 4.5 earthquake struck the region of Xanthi, in Northern Greece, at 9:16 a.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 5, causing concern among residents but no reports of damage or injuries.
According to the Geodynamic Institute, the quake’s epicenter was located 13 kilometers northwest of Xanthi, at a depth of 15.1 kilometers. The tremor was also felt strongly in Kavala, where Professor Efthymios Lekkas, president of Greece’s Earthquake Planning and Protection Organization (OASP), happened to be at the time.
“It was a particularly strong quake, perceptible to everyone,” Lekkas told Greece’s public radio, ERT. “It occurred along the major Xanthi–Chrysoupoli–Kavala fault line, so we must monitor it closely in the coming hours to see how the situation develops. There’s no cause for alarm, but attention is needed.”
Local media reported moments of panic as residents rushed out of their homes and into the streets when the shaking began. Authorities and emergency services remain on alert as a precautionary measure.
Seismic activity is not uncommon in northern Greece, though the region rarely experiences strong quakes. Experts emphasize the importance of vigilance, especially when tremors occur along significant fault lines such as this one.
