Geodynamic Institute of the National Observatory of Athens

Barrage of quakes rattle Aigio

The town of Aigio in western Greece was jolted by a series of earthquakes on Wednesday.

Four tremors were recorded at 11.06 a.m. 11.21 a.m., 11.40 a.m. and 11.56 a.m., with magnitudes of 3.9, 3, 4.2 and 3.3 respectively.

These were followed by another measuring 3.5 at 1.15 p.m.

Mild 3.9-magnitude quake in Corinth is felt in Athens

A mild earthquake, measuring 3.9 on the Richter scale, struck the sea bed in the Corinthian Gulf shortly before 12.30 p.m. on Monday, but was felt in the Greek capital.

According to the Geodynamic Institute of the National Observatory of Athens, the temblor struck at 12.24 p.m. some 33 kilometers southeast of Galaxidi. 

The quake had a depth of 17.5 kilometers. 

Crete jolted by mild earthquake

A moderate earthquake measuring 4.1 on the Richter scale shook the region of Rethymno on Crete shortly before 4 p.m. Wednesday.

There were no reports of injuries or serious damage. The epicenter of the quake was located some 13 kilometers southwest of the port of Rethymno, according to the Geodynamic Institute of the National Observatory of Athens.

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