Earthquake 5.3 on the Richter scale occurred on Sunday night in Methoni.
According to the revised data from the Geodynamic Institute, the seismic tremor occurred at 21:17 and had its epicenter in a marine area 18 kilometers southwest of Methoni, southwest of Methoni, with a focal depth of 9 kilometers.
Vasilis Karastathis, Director of the Geodynamic Institute, spoke to ERTnews, saying: “The earthquake measured 5.1 on the Richter scale, and there was no foreshock.” “In the past, stronger earthquakes have occurred in the area.” “The area is adjacent to the boundary of the tectonic plates,” he explained. “We expect to wait 24 hours to see how the situation develops,” he said, sounding reassuring.
Reporting on the situation from the earthquake zone, the mayor of Pylos-Nestoras, Panagiotis Karvelas, said: “The earthquake was strong. However, there is no damage to homes.” “The infrastructure held up,” he emphasized.
