A 5.1-magnitude earthquake struck near the Greek island of Karpathos early Wednesday morning (24 June). According to the revised analysis by Greece’s Geodynamic Institute, the quake occurred at 11:25 a.m. local time, with its epicenter located 7 kilometers south-southwest of Karpathos town.
The automated system initially recorded the tremor at 5.1 on the Richter scale; the revised magnitude stands at 5.0. The quake’s focal depth was measured at 15.9 kilometers. It was felt across several nearby islands, including Kasos, Rhodes, and eastern Crete.
Karpathos Mayor Michalis Fellouzis reported that residents were startled and rushed into the streets. As of now, there are no reports of injuries or damage.