(EXPRESS) – The earthquake struck at 12.16 am local time (10.16 GMT) today and was 10km in-depth, according to data by the European-Mediterranean Seismological Centre (EMSC).
The quake struck the region between Lárisa and Týrnavos, but it could be felt as far as Athens. The EMSC said the quake reached a magnitude of 6.2. The United States Geological Survey (USGS) recorded 6.3, while the German Research Centre for Geosciences said they recorded a magnitude of 6.0.
The mayor of Elassona, a town near Lárisa, told Greek media that teachers and pupils had been evacuated from schools while any damage is investigated. He said: “The phenomenon was very intense, but I’ve been halfway around the city and we will not have much damage.”
The USGS said countries affected by the quake include Bulgaria, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia, Turkey, Greece, Italy, Kosovo, Montenegro, Service, North Macedonia, and Albania. One person located in Véroia, 88km from the epicenter, told CSEM: “I felt it a lot.” Another witness, located in Korce, Albania (153km from the epicenter) said: “Light but lasted a few seconds.” READ MORE
