“There is no reason for concern. The earthquake was particularly felt in the area mainly due to the proximity to the epicenter,” stated Dr Efthymios Lekkas, Professor of Geology and President of OASP, on Parapolitika 90.1 and the show “First Plan” with Alexandros Klossa, on Tuesday morning, regarding the 5.2 magnitude earthquake in Evia. It is recalled that the 5.2 magnitude earthquake occurred shortly after midnight on Tuesday and was also felt in Attica. The earthquake’s epicenter was recorded 4 km northwest of Nea Styra with a focal depth of just 2.3 kilometers.
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“We are not dealing with a high seismicity area or with large faults, and for local conditions, an earthquake of 5.5 magnitude is absolutely expected,” Mr. Lekkas added on Parapolitika 90.1. He continued, emphasizing that “so far about 20 aftershocks have been recorded, however there is nothing that causes us concern. The Seismic Risk Committee, which convened last night, assessed the situation and no particular danger was identified“.
“There is some minimal damage, which however is not significant and does not warrant concern,” he concluded.
5.2 magnitude earthquake in Evia: Total of 25 aftershocks during the night
A total of 25 aftershocks, with the strongest reaching 2.8 magnitude, were recorded after the 5.2 magnitude earthquake that occurred in the early hours of Tuesday, September 9. The main earthquake originated from a marine area 5 km northwest of Nea Styra in Evia and at a distance of 46 km east-northeast of Athens. It is noted that the tremor caused minor damage in the Nea Styra area, with no injuries reported.
Immediately after the tremor, Civil Protection forces were mobilized. According to updates from the Fire Service Operations Center, no injuries or building damage have been reported, while there has been no need for assistance. By order of the Fire Service Chief, Lieutenant General Theodoros Vagias, the Fire Services in Attica and Evia have been placed on increased operational readiness, as well as the units of the 1st and 7th EMAK, for immediate response to any developments.
The Fire Service announcement after the strong 5.2 magnitude earthquake in Evia:
“After the seismic tremor of 5.2 magnitude on the Richter scale, which occurred at 00:27 today Tuesday, September 09, 2025 and originated from a distance of 46 km ENE of Athens with the epicenter of the tremor being the marine area 5 km NNW of Nea Styra Evia, all Civil Protection forces were immediately mobilized.
So far the Fire Service Operations Center has not received calls and no building damage has been reported.
By order of Fire Service Chief, Lieutenant General Theodoros Vagias, the Fire Services in Attica and Evia as well as the 1st and 7th EMAK have been placed on increased readiness.“.
Shocking video of the 5.2 magnitude earthquake moment in Evia
Characteristic are also the videos secured by evima.gr at the moment of the earthquake when everything starts falling from the shelves in a local supermarket.
