Mt. Athos, August 9, 2024
Photo: vimaorthodoxias.gr
More than 50 earthquakes have shaken the Holy Mountain in the past three weeks.
Most recently, two seismic tremors struck just seconds after each other yesterday evening at about 7:15 PM, reports Vima Orthodoxias.
The first earthquake had a magnitude of 3.5 on the Richter scale, the second—3.7.
According to the Seismological Station of the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, the epicenter of the tremors was located between the areas of Karyes, the capital of Mt. Athos, and Ouranoupolis, near the border of the Holy Mountain. The earthquakes came from the same focal area that had produced tremors in the past weeks. The focal depth of the two earthquakes was 6 miles.
These earthquakes, although not particularly strong, have caused concern due to their frequency and proximity.
The continuous seismic activity may be related to geological changes in the area, such as tectonic plate movements or changes in underground fragmentation. Expert seismologists are closely monitoring the situation, as vigilance is important for prevention and preparedness if seismic activity escalates.
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