Mar 21 • 03:22 UTC 🇬🇷 Greece Naftemporiki

Earthquake of 4.2 Richter in Kefalonia

A 4.2 magnitude earthquake struck Kefalonia early in the morning without causing any reported damage.

In the early hours of the morning, a seismic event measuring 4.2 on the Richter scale occurred in Kefalonia, Greece, at 01:31 AM. The earthquake's epicenter has been identified by the Geodynamic Institute of the National Observatory of Athens, locating it approximately 5 kilometers north-northwest of Lixouri, with a focal depth estimated to be around 5 kilometers.

Despite the tremor being felt by local residents, authorities have reported no damages or injuries resulting from the earthquake. This moderate seismic event is part of the natural seismic activity often experienced in the region, which is situated on the complex boundary between the African and Eurasian tectonic plates, making it prone to quakes.

Residents and officials are usually on high alert following such occurrences due to the potential for aftershocks or more significant seismic events. However, the absence of damage or adverse reports following this earthquake will likely provide some reassurance to the inhabitants of Kefalonia, allowing them to resume normal activities soon after the incident.

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