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Earthquake of magnitude 4.8 strikes Greece, no reports of damage

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Posted on December 8, 2025

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Dec 6 (Reuters) - An earthquake of magnitude 4.8 struck Greece on Saturday but there were no immediate reports of any damage. The quake was at a depth of 12.4 kilometers (7.71 miles) and was in

Magnitude 4.8 Earthquake Hits Greece, No Damage Reported

Dec 6 (Reuters) - An earthquake of magnitude 4.8 struck Greece on Saturday but there were no immediate reports of any damage.

The quake was at a depth of 12.4 kilometers (7.71 miles) and was in Peloponnese, the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) said.

The German Research Centre for Geosciences (GFZ) measured the quake initially at 6.36 magnitude.

(Reporting by Devika Nair in Bengaluru; and Lefteris Papadiams in Athens, Editing by Chizu Nomiyama and Diane Craft)

Key Takeaways

  • A magnitude 4.8 earthquake struck Greece's Peloponnese region.
  • No immediate reports of damage were made following the quake.
  • The USGS reported the quake's depth at 12.4 kilometers.
  • GFZ initially measured the quake at 6.36 magnitude.
  • The event highlights Greece's seismic activity.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is an earthquake?
An earthquake is the shaking of the surface of the Earth resulting from a sudden release of energy in the Earth's lithosphere that creates seismic waves.
What is magnitude in relation to earthquakes?
Magnitude is a measure of the energy released during an earthquake, typically measured on the Richter scale or moment magnitude scale.
What is the depth of an earthquake?
The depth of an earthquake refers to how deep below the Earth's surface the earthquake's focus is located, which can affect the intensity of shaking felt on the surface.
What is seismic activity?
Seismic activity refers to the frequency and intensity of earthquakes in a given area, indicating the level of tectonic movement and potential for future quakes.

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