Earthquake measuring 4.9 magnitude hits Mount Athos

On Wednesday, March 25, an earthquake with a magnitude of 4.9 hit the Mount Athos region. According to the Geodynamic Institute of Athens, the epicenter was located 11 kilometers northwest of Karyes at a focal depth of 10.6 kilometers. The tremor was reported as felt in Thessaloniki and the Sporades islands. Following the initial event, a series of aftershocks occurred in the same vicinity. Two tremors were recorded at 21:20 and 21:21 with varying magnitudes; sources disagree on the exact readings, with reports stating 3 and 3.3 magnitude or 3.3 for both. A fourth tremor of 3.2 magnitude was recorded at 21:33. No casualties or specific damages have been reported as of the current information. Authorities continue to monitor the seismic activity in the area.