EARTHQUAKE


Moderate quake recorded in Rhodes
NEWS

A 3.9 magnitude earthquake occurred off Rhodes on Friday, according to a revised assessment by the National Observatory of Athens’ Geodynamic Institute.


Minor quakes rattle the Corinthian Gulf
NEWS

A 3.9 magnitude earthquake occurred at 12.59 p.m. on Sunday in the Corinthian Gulf, with an epicenter 13 km north-northeast of Xylokastro, at a focal depth of 14.2 km.

Earthquake evacuation drill tailored to disabled
NEWS

An exercise called Hephaestus 2023 for evacuation of a building due to earthquake or fire for people with disabilities was held on Thursday at the building of the National Confederation of People with Disabilities (ESAMEA) in Ilioupoli, southern Athens. 


Quakes off Crete, Kasos
NEWS

Two earthquakes, each with a magnitude of 4.1, were recorded between the southeast Aegean island of Kasos and Crete on Thursday morning.

Two tremors recorded off Kassos
NEWS

Two earthquakes measuring 4.1 on the Richter scale were recorded on Thursday off the island of Kassos, the Athens National Observatory’s Geodynamics Institute said.



3.8 magnitude quake strikes eastern Attica
NEWS

A 3.8 magnitude earthquake was recorded off the eastern coast of Attica near Artemida on Friday morning. The tremor, felt in the Greek capital, occurred at 6.33 a.m.

An ancient city, now in ruins, struggles to keep its soul
THE NEW YORK TIMES

The businessperson fondly recalled his bakery and cafe in the ancient Turkish city of Antakya, where his staff made bread, cakes and cookies and locals gathered for breakfast, coffee and ice cream. It vanished in February.

Earthquake rattles Evia
NEWS

Evia was hit by an earthquake of 3.5 magnitude on Thursday afternoon, after being struck by Storm Elias.


September 7: Remembering the 1999 deadly earthquake in Athens
NEWS

Amidst extreme weather and destruction by floods and wildfires, September 7 marks the 24th anniversary of another deadly natural disaster: the 1999 earthquake in Athens that left 145 people dead and destroyed tens of thousands of buildings and homes.