The aftershock sequence following the 5.2-magnitude earthquake that shook Evia and Attica shortly after midnight on Monday is so far unfolding without particular concern.

Efthymis Lekkas, speaking after the quake, which had its epicenter in the sea area between Nea Styra and Schinias, emphasized that this region does not have a history of major seismic events. Monitoring the sequence, he added that it is quite likely that the 5.2 quake was the main earthquake.

From the time of its recording by the Geodynamic Institute at 12:27 a.m. until 6 a.m. Tuesday, about 25 tremors followed, ranging from 1.3 to 2.8 in magnitude. Still, the possibility of an aftershock in the range of 4–4.5 Richter has not been ruled out.

“There is no cause for alarm. Residents should follow the guidance of the Ministry of Climate Crisis and Civil Protection and the Earthquake Planning and Protection Organization (OASP). We are monitoring the evolution of the phenomenon,” said Mr. Lekkas, following the emergency meeting of the Committee for the Evaluation of Seismic Risks to assess the situation.