5.2 magnitude earthquake recorded west of Zakynthos

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5.2 magnitude earthquake recorded west of Zakynthos

It was located 49 km west of Strofades

Newsroom October 22 08:05

A moderate 5.2 magnitude earthquake struck at 02:00 am in the sea area west of Zakynthos, according to the measurements of the Geodynamic Institute.

The tremor had a focal depth of 10 km and the epicentre is located 49 km west of Strofades.

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