Kyllini: Major earthquake of 4.7 Richter intensity

Published by Protothema on Sun, 07/07/2024 - 19:31

A 4.7 magnitude earthquake occurred outside Kyllini.

According to sources from the Geodynamic Institute of the National Observatory of Athens, the epicenter of the earthquake was located 12 km. 12 km southwest of Andravida.

seismologist Gerasimos Papadopoulos recently posted about the earthquake on Facebook, saying it was likely a post-earthquake sequence.

The earthquake seems to have been particularly felt by residents, who were even keenly aware of it on the beach.

Second major earthquake in 24 hours

It is recalled that in the same area there was a earthquake of magnitude 4.9 on Saturday afternoon, specifically between Killini and Zakynthos.

According to the Geodynamic Institute, the earthquake was centered 17 kilometers south-southwest of Kyllini. According to the revised bulletin, the epicenter was reported at 10 kilometers southwest of Andravida, as it is today.

According to what the president of the OASP and professor of geology, Efthimios Lekkas, told ERTNews yesterday, July 6, there may be aftershocks.

Fire Department vehicles on the roads due to the earthquake

For its part, the fire brigade had instructed vehicles to be on the roads of the prefecture of Ilia to see if there is any damage.

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