Greece: A magnitude-4.8 earthquake occurs near Psachna, Evia, Central District, at around 14:24 Dec. 28

Event

A magnitude-4.8 earthquake occurred near Psachna, Evia Island, Central Greece Region, at around 14:24 Dec. 28. The epicenter was about 70 km (45 miles) north of Athens. The tremor occurred at a depth of about 12 km (8 miles), and weak-to-light shaking was felt throughout the Attica region, including in Athens. There have been no initial reports of damage or casualties as a result of the earthquake; significant damage is unlikely. It could take several hours until authorities can conduct comprehensive damage assessments, especially in remote areas. Aftershocks are possible over the coming days.

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

Out of an abundance of caution, consider vacating multistory buildings where shaking occurred until authorities confirm their structural integrity. Monitor and plan for aftershocks.