Disturbance was caused by strong 4.6 magnitude earthquakewhich occurred earlier at noon on Sunday, in Halkidiki.
Speaking to halkidikinews.grthe professor of seismology at AUTH, Kostas Papazachosemphasizes that earthquakes of this magnitude are recorded daily in Greece and there is no worry. In this particular case, however, he notes “we have a seismic sequence taking place in a location that has been in excitement for many weeks».
Yes, it doesn’t rule it out the possibility of “breaking” this fault with an earthquake of the order of 6 on the Richter scaleso the residents and especially the monks in the nearby areas should be alert.
Halkidiki: What is happening in the area
«We have a phase of new excitement in this particular new fault. The sequence may disappear even after a few months, but the possibility of an earthquake breaking the entire length of this fault cannot be ruled out. And because this one will have a magnitude that could exceed 5.5 and reach near 6, preparedness measures in nearby areas should remain in effect“, underlines Mr. Papazachos.
As the professor mentioned, the residents of Halkidiki and the second leg across the street are not in danger of such a thing.
«But the closest areas such as Ouranoupoli, marginally up to Ammouliani and Nea Roda and especially the monasteries of Mount Athos should be alert and should not use old buildings that have problems“, adds Mr. Papazachos.
Source: www.diaforetiko.gr
