A powerful earthquake measuring 5.2 on the Richter scale has hit approximately 10 kilometers southwest of Karyes, Greece. The seismic event occurred at 12:46:20 UTC on June 7, 2025, with the epicenter located at 40.232°N and 24.132°E. The quake struck at a depth of 10.00 kilometers (6.21 miles).
The United States Geological Survey (USGS) reported this earthquake as part of their monitoring of magnitude 4.5 and above seismic activities within the past hour. The Did You Feel It (DYFI) scale recorded a maximum reported intensity of IV, indicating that the tremors were perceptible to people in the affected area.
This earthquake serves as a reminder of the seismic activity that is prevalent in the region, given Greece’s location along major fault lines. While no immediate reports of damage or casualties have been made public, authorities are likely assessing the situation to determine the full extent of the impact.
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USGS Magnitude 4.5+ Earthquakes, Past Hour. (n.d.). Retrieved from https://earthquake.usgs.gov/earthquakes/eventpage/us6000qiq1
