Athens.- A
earthquake of magnitude 5.2 shook the Greek island of Euboea during the early hours of this Tuesday and was also felt in the country’s capital, Athens, although so far no damage or injuries have been reported, the Fire Department informed in a statement.
The earthquake occurred at 00:27 (21:27 GMT), near the town of Nea Stira, on the island of Evia and about 50 kilometers northeast of the center of Athens, and had a focal depth of 13.6 kilometers.
Many residents of that town in Euboea decided to spend the night outdoors, fearing a stronger earthquake.
“The earthquake lasted a long time and we were very worried. It’s the first time we’ve felt such a strong earthquake in our area,” declared a resident of Nea Stira to the public broadcaster ERT.
The earthquake was also felt in Athens and throughout the capital region of Attica, where the Fire Department continues to patrol this Tuesday to locate possible damage to homes.
So far, no damage or injuries have been reported in Attica or Euboea, according to the authorities.
About 15 aftershocks have been recorded in the area, with a magnitude of up to 2.7.
The president of the Earthquake Planning and Protection Organization of Greece, Efthymios Lekkas, indicated that the 5.2 magnitude tremor was probably the main earthquake, although one must wait to see the full development of the sequence.
