Schools Closed in Evia After Earthquakes; National Exams to Proceed

Schools in Prokopi, located in the Evia region of Greece, will remain closed on Monday, June 8, 2026, due to earthquakes that struck the area the previous day. The decision impacts local education following Sunday's seismic activity.

However, the crucial Panhellenic Examinations will proceed as planned. Georgios Tsapourniotis, the mayor of Mandoudi-Limni-Agia Anna, confirmed that the two examination centers in the affected region have sustained no damage and are secure for students to take their exams.

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The two examination centers in the area have not suffered any damage and are completely safe for conducting the exams.

Seismologists, including Efthymis Lekkas, have assessed the situation, stating that while seismic activity persists, they do not expect stronger tremors. Aftershocks are anticipated to remain within a similar intensity range, alleviating concerns of a major escalation.

Evia's complex geological setting, characterized by a network of faults, makes its seismic behavior challenging to predict. The recent earthquakes occurred at a shallow focal depth. Experts noted that the specific fault responsible typically does not generate earthquakes exceeding magnitude 6 Richter. The area last saw significant activity in May 2025 with a magnitude 4.5 earthquake. Scientists continue to monitor the situation closely.

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Although seismic activity continues, it is estimated that tremors of greater intensity are not expected. The aftershocks will likely remain at similar levels, without causing further concern.