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Strong tremor hits near Thessaloniki

A 5.2-magnitude tremor has hit close to Thessaloniki.

The quake occurred at 7.03 p.m. offshore from the Halkidiki Peninsula at a depth of 15.9 kilometers, according to the Athens Institute of Geodynamics.

Two more tremors measuring 3.8 and 4.2, respectively, followed within four minutes of the main one. By 8.30, three more quakes, each of 3.2-magnitude, had been recorded.

Strong Earthquake in Greece

A 5.1 magnitude earthquake on the Richter scale was registered in Greece on Thursday. The epicentre was in the Karditsa region, according to the Athens Institute of Geodynamics. The depth of the quake was 9 kilometers.

No material damage was reported.

Crete hit by 5.2-magnitude earthquake

The Greek island of Crete was on Wednesday struck by a 5.2-magnitude earthquake.
The tremor hit at 7.39 a.m. 23km northwest of the island's capital Iraklio and at a depth of 66.1km, according to revised data from the  Athens Institute of Geodynamics.
Reports said the quake was felt across Crete, a popular holiday destination, and other south Aegean islands.

4.5 Magnitude Earthquake Hit the Greek Island of Zakynthos

An earthquake with a revised magnitude of 4.5 has hit the western island of Zakynthos, but no damage has been reported, reported ekathimerini.com

The Athens Institute of Geodynamics reported that the temblor struck at 1:49 p.m. (1149 GMT) Sunday. The epicenter was 16 kilometers (10 miles) east of Zakynthos and the depth was 23.2 kilometers (14.4 miles).

4.5-magnitude quake hits Zakynthos

An earthquake with a revised magnitude of 4.5 has hit the western island of Zakynthos, but no damage has been reported.

The Athens Institute of Geodynamics reported that the temblor struck at 1:49 p.m. (1149 GMT) Sunday. The epicenter was 16 kilometers (10 miles) east of Zakynthos and the depth was 23.2 kilometers (14.4 miles).

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