Tremors in Greece: A Wake-Up Call

A 4.8 magnitude earthquake struck Greece, centered in the Peloponnese region, with no reported damage. The quake occurred at a depth of 12.4 kilometers. Initial reports from the German Research Centre for Geosciences initially measured the quake at a higher magnitude of 6.36.

On Saturday, Greece experienced a 4.8 magnitude earthquake that originated in the Peloponnese region. Fortunately, there were no immediate reports of damage arising from the tremor.

The quake occurred at a depth of 12.4 kilometers, as reported by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). Initially, the German Research Centre for Geosciences (GFZ) measured the earthquake's magnitude at 6.36.

The discrepancy between the reports highlights the complexities in accurately measuring seismic activity in real-time. Despite the differences in initial magnitude readings, Greece appears to have weathered the event without significant impact.

(With inputs from agencies.)