5.3 Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Near Mount Athos, Northern Greece

Mount Athos: An earthquake measuring 5.3 on the Richter scale struck today near Mount Athos in northern Greece. The seismic event occurred in the sea at a depth of about 12.5 km, affecting an area northwest of Karyes, the administrative capital of Mount Athos.

According to Saudi Press Agency, the Geophysical Institute of Athens reported the earthquake and indicated that no damage has been recorded so far.