5.2 magnitude earthquake reported near Karpathos

A 5.2 magnitude earthquake occurred shortly after 14:00 near the island of Karpathos in the Dodecanese, Greece. According to the Geodynamic Institute of the National Observatory of Athens, the epicenter was located 11 kilometers southeast of the island at a focal depth of 13 kilometers. The seismic event was felt by residents and tourists in Karpathos, Kasos, and other neighboring islands. The Deputy Mayor of Civil Protection for Kasos, Giannis Nikolaou, and the Mayor of Karpathos, Michalis Felouzis, confirmed that there have been no reports of injuries or structural damage. Local fire department units and municipal teams conducted inspections across various locations on Karpathos as a precautionary measure. Authorities remain on alert and are continuing to monitor seismic activity in the region. Currently, the situation on both islands is reported to be stable with no damage to infrastructure or residences identified.