‘There is no reason for concern’ by the earthquake of 5.2 points her Richter marked 27 minutes after midnight in the maritime space between Rope and Styra Eviareported to ERT Professor of Geology and President of OASP, Efthymios Lekkas.

The vibration, the focus of which is located in 5 km west-northwest of New Styria Evia and he had focal depth of 13.6 km.

‘Until now they have noted At least 15 vibrations up to 2.7 Richter. We are probably dealing with the main earthquake, but we still have to wait to see the evolution of the seismic sequence, “he added, speaking to ERT in the early hours of today, Tuesday, Mr Lekkas, while stressing that” there is no issue, the area is an area that does not usually give greater earthquakes. We are watching the evolution of the sequence, but there is no one but no concern. “

So far there are no reports of significant damage. The Fire Brigade has been patrolling vehicles in southern Euboea and East Attica while the 1st and 7th EMAK were on readiness.

Many residents of young Styrians They spent the evening outdoors fearing greater earthquake. “The earthquake was long and we were very worried. For the first time we felt such a strong earthquake in our area, “said a resident of the New Styrias at ERT’s envoy Maria Stathopoulou.

In addition, the ESCEIK is in contact with all Civil Protection and Fire Brigade as well as ELAS. and local government.

According to Marathon residents in ERT, for the first time they felt such a strong earthquake in the area.

Seismic Risk Assessment Committee

In conclusion that everything is going well and there is no reason to worry about the powerful earthquake of 5.2 on the Richter scale. Seismic Risk Assessment Committee and seismic risk which met at dawn.

The committee concluded that this earthquake took place in an area that has no high seismicity. Of course around this area we have some earthquakes that gave larger sizes in historical seismicity, but these outbreaks are relatively far away. Therefore there should be no concern.

Video of the earthquake moment

The alarm was, of course, a strong earthquake for the inhabitants of Euboea and especially the new Styras.

The videos published by the Evima It is indicative of the size of the vibration.