Earthquake magnitude 5.2 happened on Thursday afternoon July 2in the Karpathos region. According to updated data from the Geodynamic Institute of Athens, the earthquake was recorded in 14:06approximately 11 kilometers south-southeast of the islandat a depth of about 13 kilometers.
As of evening there were reports of damage to buildings, victims or people under rubble not received. The mayor of Karpathos, Michalis Felouzis, said that no destruction was recorded on the island, and the deputy mayor of Kasos for civil protection, Yiannis Nikolaou, said that the shock was clearly felt, but no problems were identified on the island.
Immediately after the earthquake, the Fire Service brought its units to increased operational readiness. Civil Protection personnel have been deployed throughout the island area to conduct inspections and respond quickly if damage is reported.
On standby – firefighters, police, coast guard and 3rd ΕΜΑΚ
By order of the leadership of the Fire Service, units were placed on high alert South Aegean Islands and Creteand also 3rd ΕΜΑΚ — a special unit for eliminating the consequences of natural disasters.
Firefighter and police patrols continue in Karpathos and the surrounding area. Coast Guard forces are also on alert in the maritime zone. According to the Fire Department, the operations center received no calls for evacuation or rescue efforts.
The shock was also felt on the neighboring islands
The earthquake was felt not only in Karpathos, but also in Kasoseas well as in certain areas of the Dodecanese. Despite the concerns of residents and tourists, local authorities so far assess the situation as calm.
Seismic services continue to monitor activity in the area. After a significant earthquake, aftershocks are possible, but their strength and time of occurrence cannot be predicted in advance.
What to do after an earthquake
Experts advise residents and visitors to the islands to remain calm, not to use elevators if damage is suspected, and to follow the instructions of local authorities. If there are cracks in the building, a smell of gas, damage to electrical wiring or collapse of structures, you must leave the premises and report it to emergency services.
The main thing at the moment: An earthquake of magnitude 5.2 caused alarm in Karpathos and Kasos, but there were no confirmed reports of damage or casualties. Inspections continue and emergency services remain on high alert.
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