A 6.0 magnitude earthquake has struck the southern region of Greece, causing tremors in the region and raising fears of a possible tsunami. The European Mediterranean Seismological Center (EMSC) reported the seismic event that occurred 56 km southwest of Prigos at around 9.12 a.m. local time.
There were no immediate reports of damage or injuries as a result of the earthquake, which was also felt by residents of the Greek capital and in places as far away as the southern island of Crete. Greece is located in a very seismically active area, where earthquakes are common. The vast majority cause no injuries and little or no damage.
Authorities have begun assessing the potential risk of tsunami waves along the coast. Tsunamis are ocean waves caused by seismic activity and can pose significant threats to coastal areas depending on the distance from the epicenter.
The size of a tsunami can vary depending on the distance between the epicenter and the coast. Local tsunamis, which occur within 100 kilometers of the earthquake source, pose the most immediate threat to coastal communities. Regional tsunamis, extending up to 1,000 km, can also cause significant damage and displacement. Even a tsunami that occurs more than 1,000 kilometers away, known as a remote tsunami, can generate powerful waves capable of reaching distant shores.
