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Magnitude-4 earthquake near Thebes felt as far as Athens area

A magnitude-4.0 earthquake struck near Thebes on Wednesday morning, followed minutes later by a smaller 3.3-magnitude tremor, Greece's Geodynamic Institute said.

By ECTV Crisis DeskEditor-in-chief: Erik FerdinandPublished 2 independent sources · 74% confidence
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A magnitude-4.0 earthquake struck near Thebes, central Greece, on Wednesday morning, Greece's Geodynamic Institute said. The quake was recorded at 08:20:58 local time, with its epicentre about two kilometres south-south-east of Thebes and a depth of 12.3 kilometres, according to the institute's revised reading, ERT News reported.

A second, smaller tremor of magnitude 3.3 followed a few minutes later, at 08:28, ERT News reported. Its epicentre was about three kilometres south of Thebes, at a depth of 11.8 kilometres, the broadcaster said, citing the Geodynamic Institute; Newsbomb put the second tremor's epicentre about four kilometres south-east of the city.

Seismologist Gerasimos Papadopoulos said the larger quake was felt as far away as Attica, the region that includes Athens, in a social media post cited by Newsbomb. He said it was too early to draw conclusions about the activity and that he would give an update if needed.

No casualties or damage have been reported. Authorities have not issued any warning about further aftershocks.

What we know

  • A magnitude-4.0 earthquake struck near Thebes at 08:20:58 local time on Wednesday, Greece's Geodynamic Institute said.
  • A second, smaller magnitude-3.3 tremor followed minutes later, at 08:28.
  • The larger quake was felt in Attica, including Athens, seismologist Gerasimos Papadopoulos said.
  • No casualties or damage have been reported.

Not yet confirmed

  • Newsbomb and ERT News gave slightly different distances for the second tremor's epicentre from Thebes (three km south versus four km south-east).

Why it matters for Europe

The tremor was strong enough to be felt in Attica, the region that includes the capital Athens, even though it caused no reported damage near its epicentre close to Thebes.

Sources

Reported by 2 reports from 2 independent outlets in 2 countries.

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Questions and answers

How strong was the earthquake near Thebes?
A magnitude-4.0 quake struck at 08:20:58 local time on Wednesday, followed minutes later by a smaller magnitude-3.3 tremor, Greece's Geodynamic Institute said.
Was the earthquake felt elsewhere?
Yes. Seismologist Gerasimos Papadopoulos said the larger quake was felt in Attica, the region that includes Athens.
Was there any damage or injuries?
No casualties or damage have been reported.

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