Earthquake now: 3.1 Richter near Methoni, off Messinia

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Earthquake now: 3.1 Richter near Methoni, off Messinia

The focal depth of the earthquake is estimated at 10 km

Newsroom September 25 02:45

An earthquake measuring 3.1 on the Richter scale occurred near Methoni, off Messinia, at noon on Wednesday.

According to the Geodynamic Institute, the earthquake occurred at 12:32 p.m. and was centered 32 km south of Methoni, south-southwest of Strophades. The focal depth of the earthquake is estimated at 10 km.

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