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Iceland Declares State of Emergency Over Volcano Eruption

Iceland has declared a state of emergency after a series of earthquakes near Fagradalsfjall volcano raised fears of eruption. The Icelandic Meteorological Office (IMO) speaks of the possibility that large amounts of magma is spreading underground and could surface in...

5.1 Earthquake Rattles Evia, Greece

A 5.1 earthquake rattled on Friday morning on the island of Evia which was also felt in Athens. There have been no reports of damage or injuries. According to the Geodynamic Institute in Athens, the focal depth of the tremor...

The Ancient Earthquake That Destroyed Nearly Everything on Crete

Crete faced incredible destruction in antiquity after an ancient quake destroyed nearly everything on the island and the region in 365 AD. In fact, the underwater earthquake, which is believed to have been of a magnitude 8.0 or higher, destroyed...

Greek Airline to Operate Repatriation Flight Post-Morocco Earthquake

In response to the devastating earthquake in Morocco, Greek Airline Aegean will operate an emergency special flight for passenger repatriation. The airline has swiftly organized an emergency flight from Marrakesh to Athens to facilitate the return of passengers affected by...

Over 2,000 Killed in Powerful Earthquake in Morocco

A powerful magnitude 6.8 earthquake has struck Central Morocco, leaving a trail of destruction that has killed more than 2,000 people. The epicenter of this seismic event was in the remote High Atlas Mountains, approximately forty-four miles southwest of...

Spanish Hiker Critically Injured in Rockslide After 4.9R Crete Earthquake

A Spanish hiker in the gorge of Samaria was seriously injured in a rockslide caused by a 4.9R earthquake in Crete on Sunday. 

4.2 Earthquake Hits Greece’s Cyclades

A 4.2 earthquake hit the Cyclades islands in Greece on Friday. According to the Athens Geodynamic Institute, the quake struck just before 8 a.m. local time in the sea area between the islands of Amorgos and Santorini. The earthquake had...

Did Ancient Greeks Build their Temples Where Earthquakes Struck?

The Ancient Greeks may have built temples and other sacred or treasured sites deliberately on land previously affected by earthquakes.

Beach Submerged After Earthquake Jolts Central Greece

A part of a pristine north Evia beach has been submerged following a 4.8 earthquake that jolted central Greece on Thursday. According to photos and video published by the local site diavlosnews.gr, due to the earthquake, part of Myrlos beach,...

Magnitude 4.8 Earthquake Rattles Central Greece

A 4.8 magnitude earthquake hit near the town of Atalanti in central Greece shortly after 15:30 local time. There have been no reports of damage from the tremor, which was also felt in Athens. The earthquake had a focal depth...