Two earthquakes felt off Greek island of Lesbos

Two seismic tremors were recorded off the coast of Lesbos island in Greece on Thursday evening, causing unease among residents. The first earthquake occurred at 10:12 PM local time, followed by a second, stronger tremor just three minutes later at 10:15 PM.

According to initial measurements from the Athens Observatory, the first quake registered a magnitude of 2.7 on the Richter scale. The second tremor was more powerful, reaching a magnitude of 3.5. Both earthquakes had shallow focal depths, calculated at five kilometers and 5.4 kilometers respectively, making them easily perceptible on the island.

The epicenters of both seismic events were located in the sea area between Lesbos and Turkey. The first tremor was situated approximately 23 kilometers north-northwest of Sigri, a village on Lesbos, while the second occurred about 18 kilometers north-northwest of the same point.

While these earthquakes were relatively minor, their shallowness meant they were distinctly felt by the local population. There have been no immediate reports of damage or injuries resulting from the tremors.