Greece: Magnitude-5.1 offshore earthquake occurs in the Aegean Sea near Dodecanese Islands at around 04:39 Aug. 7

Event

A magnitude-5.1 offshore earthquake occurred in the southeastern Aegean Sea near the Dodecanese Islands at around 04:39 EEST Aug. 7. The epicenter was about 68 km (42 miles) south-southwest of Kos, Greece. The tremor occurred at a depth of about 10 km (6 miles), and weak-to-light shaking was probably felt throughout the southern Aegean and Dodecanese islands as well as eastern Crete in Greece. Weak shaking also probably occurred in parts of southwestern Turkey. There have been no initial reports of damage or casualties as a result of the earthquake. It could take several hours until authorities can conduct comprehensive damage assessments, especially in remote areas. Aftershocks are possible over the coming days. The event has not prompted any tsunami advisories.

Officials may temporarily shut down transportation infrastructure in the tremor zone to check for damage. Minor disruptions could occur during shutdowns, but service will likely resume quickly if no damage is found. Utility outages are possible, particularly near the earthquake's epicenter.

Advice

Plan accordingly for aftershocks. Consider vacating multistory buildings if operating in affected areas until authorities confirm their structural integrity. Allow additional time for air and road travel, as aftershocks may prompt brief disruptions. Seek updated information on road conditions before driving in hilly areas in the affected region due to potential landslides.