5 magnitude earthquake hits near Lesvos

It was recorded southwest of the island

An earthquake measuring 5 on the Richter scale occurred early Monday morning near the island of Lesvos.

According to the Geodynamic Institute, the quake occurred at 7:46 am, had a depth of 14.9 km, and occurred 46 km southwest of the island.

There were two aftershocks recorded of 4.8 and 4.5 on the Richter scale.