A magnitude 4.7 earthquake struck approximately 35 kilometers northwest of Mýrina, Greece, at a depth of 10.00 kilometers on June 5, 2025, at 05:18:38 UTC. The earthquake’s epicenter was located at 40.133°N latitude and 24.812°E longitude.
This seismic event was recorded by the USGS (United States Geological Survey) as part of their monitoring of earthquakes with magnitudes of 4.5 and above occurring globally. While earthquakes are not uncommon in seismically active regions like Greece, each event serves as a reminder of the Earth’s dynamic and ever-changing nature.
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USGS Magnitude 4.5+ Earthquakes, Past Hour. (Link: https://earthquake.usgs.gov/earthquakes/eventpage/us6000qi2m)
