Earthquake Strikes Eastern Rhodes, Greece
An earthquake with a magnitude of 4.5 on the Richter scale was recorded on Wednesday morning, off the eastern coast of the Greek island of Rhodes, according to the Geodynamic Institute of the National Observatory of Athens.
Details of the Earthquake
- The tremor occurred at 5:45 am local time
- The epicenter was located approximately 35 kilometers northeast of the island's capital
- The earthquake had a depth of 30.7 kilometers
No Immediate Damage or Casualties Reported
No victims or material damage have been reported immediately following the earthquake.
Greece's Seismic Activity
Greece, situated on the Aegean Sea's seismic belt, is one of the most earthquake-prone regions in the world. However, earthquakes causing significant damage or loss of life are rare in the country, thanks in part to the anti-seismic construction norms in place.
