September 29, 2024

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4.5 magnitude earthquake near Strofades


Tremors measuring 4.5 on the Richter scale were recorded yesterday afternoon near Strofades.

The epicenter was located between the islands of Strofade and Peloponnese, 26 km northeast of Strofade. The depth of the source was 21.8 km. According to the update system of the Euro-Mediterranean and Geodynamic Institute, the strength of the earthquake was 4.5 on the Richter scale, and the shock was recorded at 15:18. Seismic vibrations were felt in Zakynthos and in the Peloponnese regions.

The earthquake data that comes from the Athens Geodynamic Institute or the Euro-Mediterranean Seismological Institute are solutions obtained by an automatic computer system, without the participation of a seismologist. They are updated as new data becomes available.



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