A new earthquake shook the Aegean Sea on the morning of Thursday, June 5th.
Another relatively strong tremor was recorded in the region, this time off the coast of Lemnos. According to the revised data from the Geodynamic Institute, the earthquake measured 4.6 on the Richter scale.
The quake struck at 8:18 AM on Thursday and had its epicenter in the sea, about 31 kilometers north-northwest of Myrina.
The focal depth was estimated at 15.3 kilometers.
Warning Signs of Increased Seismic Activity in the Aegean
Seismologist Gerasimos Papadopoulos issued a warning on Wednesday morning (June 4th) about increased seismic activity, particularly in the southeastern Aegean, following three recent strong earthquakes in the area since May 14th.
“We are currently experiencing seismic escalation, at least in the southeastern Aegean and Crete, after three years without any earthquakes over 5.8 on the Richter scale,” Papadopoulos stated on Greek television network MEGA.
He reminded viewers that:
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On May 14th, a 6.1-magnitude quake struck south of Kasos,
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On May 22nd, a 6.2-magnitude tremor hit north of Heraklion in the Cretan Sea,
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And on Monday, a 5.8-magnitude earthquake occurred between Rhodes and Turkey.
“Energy has accumulated, and now it is being released,” Papadopoulos emphasized, adding that “all scenarios remain open.”
He outlined two possibilities:
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This current wave of seismic activity is ending,
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Or, the activity will continue, with potentially strong earthquakes not only in the Aegean but possibly in other regions of Greece as well.
