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Strong Earthquake Strikes Mount Athos

Published March 25, 2026, 20:07
Strong Earthquake Strikes Mount Athos

A strong earthquake of magnitude 4.9 struck Mount Athos shortly after 9 pm on Wednesday. The epicenter was located 11 kilometers west-northwest of Karyes, with a focal depth of 10.6 kilometers. The earthquake was felt in Thessaloniki and the Sporades islands. Two smaller aftershocks of magnitude 3.3 followed.