Series of earthquakes strike northern Evia in Greece

A series of earthquakes hit northern Evia, Greece, starting on the afternoon of Sunday, June 7, 2026. The initial tremors measured 4.8 and 5.2 on the Richter scale, centered near Prokopi at depths ranging between 12 and 14 kilometers. A follow-up tremor measuring 4.3 occurred early Monday morning at 05:13, with depth estimates varying between 5 and 9 kilometers. While no injuries have been reported, residents in Dafnoussa and Prokopi experienced panic, with reports of collapsed walls and structural damage to older buildings. The Fire Department, including E.M.A.K. rescue teams, has been placed on high alert, and schools in the area were ordered to close. The quakes were felt across much of Evia and as far as the Attica region. Experts noted the fault is historically known to produce moderate tremors but recommended immediate inspections for structural integrity.