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Strong Earthquake Shakes Mount Athos – Seismologists Reassure

Published March 26, 2026, 07:07
Strong Earthquake Shakes Mount Athos – Seismologists Reassure

A strong earthquake of magnitude 4.9 Richter shook Mount Athos on Wednesday evening, causing concern. The epicenter was near Karyes, at a focal depth of 10.5 kilometers, and was followed by aftershocks. The quake was felt in Thessaloniki and the Sporades islands. Some damage was caused to old buildings and monasteries, and a video showing the moment of the earthquake has been circulated. Seismologists believe it was a strong aftershock and there is no cause for concern in the wider area.