A magnitude 4.8 earthquake struck near Prokopi in Evia this morning, one day after a series of earthquakes were recorded in the same area. The tremors were also felt in Athens.
The strongest earthquake reached magnitude 5.2, causing material damage in Prokopi, which was near the epicenter, and in Dafnousa, affecting homes, buildings, shops, and parts of the road network.
According to Kathimerini, the first strong tremor was recorded yesterday (June 7, 2026) at 12:58 p.m. and, according to the automatic solution of the Geodynamic Institute, measured magnitude 4.8. The epicenter was located six kilometers southwest of Prokopi in Evia, while the focal depth was estimated at 14 kilometers, explaining why the quake was felt across Attica and in Athens.
The earthquakes were felt in Athens because of their shallow focal depth: 14 km yesterday and 17 km today.
Three additional earthquakes followed in the same area, including the strongest event, which reached magnitude 5.2. Subsequently, three more tremors ranging from magnitude 2.7 to 3.3 were recorded in the Mantoudi area.
Seismologist Efthymios Lekkas stressed: “I do not believe there is any reason for concern. Residents should avoid areas with unstable terrain and should not remain in old buildings or structures that have sustained damage. Other than that, there is no indication that anything unusual is taking place.”
Meanwhile, the Interdisciplinary Committee for Risk and Crisis Management of NKUA stated in an announcement that the magnitude 5.2 earthquake was most likely the main seismic event.
Sources: Καθημερινή, News 247, In.gr
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