Two earthquakes recorded near Skiathos on April 28

On Tuesday, April 28, two earthquakes occurred in the vicinity of Skiathos, with both tremors felt in the Attica region. The first earthquake, measured at 4.7 on the Richter scale, occurred in the early afternoon, located 8 kilometers west of the island at a focal depth of 13.1 kilometers. A second, stronger tremor occurred after 16:00, with varying reports on its magnitude between 4.8 and 4.9 on the Richter scale. The Geodynamic Institute of Athens provided initial coordinates for the second quake at 4 kilometers north-northwest of the island with a depth of 10 kilometers, while other reports suggested 14.1 kilometers. Efthimios Lekkas, head of the Organization of Seismic Planning and Protection (OASP), stated that the activity originated from a known fault line and does not currently cause significant concern. Authorities reported no damages following the events and have initiated standard site checks. Official safety guidelines regarding seismic events remain available through the General Secretariat for Civil Protection.