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Greece Shaken: 5.2 Magnitude Quake Near Athens
7 Jun
Summary
- A 5.2 magnitude earthquake occurred in Greece.
- The tremor's epicenter was northwest of Athens.
- Seismologists may revise the earthquake's magnitude.
A 5.2 magnitude earthquake struck Greece on Sunday afternoon, as reported by the United States Geological Survey. The seismic event occurred at 1:02 p.m. Eastern European time.
This tremor was centered about 50 miles northwest of Athens, a major urban area. Seismologists are currently examining the data collected from this earthquake.
It is possible that the reported magnitude of the earthquake will be revised as further analysis is conducted. The U.S.G.S. may also update its shake-severity map based on additional information.
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