Individuals in need can contact the the Municipality of Athens’ 24-hour helpline at 1595 for more information and guidance before heading to the club.
Scientists say the earthquakes are attributed to a submarine fault near Santorini, not volcanic activity.
Tremors come as scientists last month announced that volcanic activity has been detected in Santorini's iconic caldera; 3.9R quake recorded off Anafi island after noon, local time
The President of the Earthquake Planning and Protection Organization (OASP) and Professor of Natural Disaster Management, Efthymios Lekkas, was reassuring stating that there was no serious cause for concern.
As reported, the earthquake caused rockslides between the areas of Argennos and Vafios in northern Lesbos.
Tremor's epicenter pinpointed just north of the large eastern Aegean Island of Lesbos
Professor Efthymios Lekkas, explained that this seismic activity is, in fact, a positive sign and not a cause for alarm
In Greece, preparedness—specifically prevention—is at a high level, despite the fact that such phenomena have become more destructive on a global scale.
The epicenters of the twin quakes were reported at the Agia Paraskevi district early Wednesday evening, northeast of downtown Athens
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