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Shallow 5.3 Quake Rattles Northwestern Greece, Felt From Corfu to Southern Albania

Officials report no injuries or major damage, with experts urging caution during ongoing monitoring.

Overview

  • The quake struck around 5:32 a.m. local time near the regional capital Ioannina at an estimated depth of roughly 8–10 kilometers, according to the Geodynamic Institute of Athens.
  • Shaking was widely felt across western and central Greece, including Larissa and the island of Corfu, and was also reported in southern Albania.
  • Two aftershocks followed soon after, measured at magnitudes 4.7 and 3.5, state broadcaster ERTnews reported.
  • Local outlets cited brief power outages and minor landslides in some areas, with no confirmed injuries or significant structural damage so far.
  • OASP president Efthimios Lekkas said it is too early to determine whether the initial tremor was the mainshock and advised the public to remain cautious.