Southern region jolted, tsunami risk evaluated

A magnitude 6 earthquake struck the southern region of Greece, causing tremors and raising concerns about potential tsunamis. The European Mediterranean Seismological Centre (EMSC) reported the seismic event, locating its epicentre approximately 56km southwest of Prygos at around 9:12 am local time.

While there were no immediate reports of damage or injuries, the earthquake was felt in the Greek capital and as far away as the southern island of Crete. Greece, lying in a highly seismically active region, experiences frequent earthquakes, with the majority causing minimal harm.

Authorities have initiated assessments to determine the potential risk of tsunamis along the coastline. Tsunamis, triggered by seismic activity, can pose significant threats to coastal regions depending on their proximity to the earthquake epicentre. Local tsunamis, occurring within 100 kilometres of the origin, present the most immediate danger, while regional tsunamis, spanning up to 1000 kilometres, and distant tsunamis, exceeding 1000 kilometres, can also generate powerful waves capable of causing damage and displacement.