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Amaliada: Seismic tremor of magnitude 3.9 with epicenter near Efyra

From Ta Nea · () Greek

Translated from Greek and summarized by DistantNews. Read the original for the full story.

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  • An earthquake measuring 3.9 on the Richter scale was felt in parts of Greece's Ilia and Achaia regions.
  • The epicenter was located near the town of Efyra in the Municipality of Ilida.
  • Different seismic centers reported slightly varying magnitudes and epicenter locations.

A seismic tremor measuring 3.9 on the Richter scale was felt across parts of the Ilia and Achaia regions in Greece on [Date]. The earthquake occurred around 9:50 PM local time, causing noticeable shaking in the affected areas.

According to the automatic solution provided by the Geodynamic Institute of the National Observatory of Athens, the earthquake's epicenter was pinpointed nine kilometers north-northwest of Efyra, a town within the Municipality of Ilida. This location places the origin of the tremor in a region known for seismic activity.

The European-Mediterranean Seismological Centre (EMSC) provided a slightly different measurement, reporting the earthquake at 4.0 on the Richter scale. The EMSC's data indicated the epicenter was located 14 kilometers north-northeast of the city of Amaliada, another significant town in the Ilia region.

While the magnitudes and precise epicenter locations differ slightly between the two seismic centers, the event was clearly felt by residents in the area. No significant damage or injuries have been reported in connection with this seismic event.

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Originally published by Ta Nea in Greek. Translated, summarized, and contextualized automatically by DistantNews, with a note on how the source frames the story. Not individually reviewed before publishing. How this works.

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