4.8 Richter Earthquake in Lesvos

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4.8 Richter Earthquake in Lesvos

5 Richter according to the Euro-Mediterranean Seismological Institute

Newsroom January 10 10:07

A strong earthquake occurred in Lesvos just three kilometers east southeast of Mithymna Lesvos.

The focal depth is located at ten kilometers.

According to the first information, minor damages has been recorded in villages.

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The Euro-Mediterranean Seismological Institute recorded the earthquake at 5 Richter.

It should be reminded that the rift that produced the 4.9 Richter earthquake in Lesvos on January 7 is classified as a new rift.

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