What were the exact parameters of the 19 September quake?
The Geodynamic Institute reported a 4.1 magnitude event at 01:11 local time. Its epicentre was located 6 km southeast of Vasilika Istiaias in northern Evia. Focal depth was calculated at 13.1 km. The institute acts on behalf of the four bodies that form the Unified National Seismological Network.
How does this event relate to the previous day’s quake?
A 4.2 magnitude earthquake hit the same region on the morning of 18 September at 09:42. Its epicentre lay 9 km east of Vasilika Istiaias. The two events occurred within less than 24 hours and shared roughly the same area of northern Evia.
Has any damage or impact been reported?
No damage, injuries or operational disruptions have been mentioned in official statements released so far. The quakes are described as light to moderate and typical of the region’s background seismicity.
Frequently asked questions
Where exactly did the earthquake occur?
The epicentre was 6 km southeast of Vasilika Istiaias in northern Evia.
What was the depth of the earthquake?
The focal depth was estimated at 13.1 km.
Did a similar event happen recently?
Yes, a 4.2 magnitude quake struck the same area on 18 September at 09:42.
Who monitors these earthquakes in Greece?
The Geodynamic Institute of the National Observatory of Athens issues the official reports on behalf of the Unified National Seismological Network.
