Earthquake overview : The earthquake hit at 19:25 local time. The epicenter was very close (27 km) to Patras. As the hypocenter was very shallow there is possibility of some damage close to the epicenter area.
"I have Felt it" Reports –> see below + Let us know "how you have felt this earthquake"To read the full story as it happened, we advise our readers to start at the lower part of the page (earthquake data).
Location Map (USGS)
UPDATE: The epicenter of the earthquake was very close to Lepanto, only 2 km NW from the location.
UPDATE: It is a good sign that we don't have any information about serious damage or injuries at this point. This new lower magnitude given by the Institute of Geodynamics may change the outcome of this earthquake.
UPDATE: The earthquake was very well felt in Nafpaktos and Aigion. The Institute of Geodynamics from Greece gives a magnitude of 4.6 and a depth at 17 km.
The earthquake hit at 19:25 local time. The epicenter was very close (27 km) to Patras. As the hypocenter was very shallow there is possibility of some damage close to the epicenter area. There are already reports of some minor damage, falling rubble and bricks.
"I Have Felt It" reports as received by Earthquake-Report.com
Akrata – MMI: III – Brief shaking at about 7:36 PM
"I Have Felt It" reports as received by EMSC
Patras : Really noisy earthquake, it sounded like a bomb had exploded! Shortly after this noise I felt trembling and heard the usual earthquake noise, so I realized it was an earthquake.
Patras : some abandoned buildings had debris and bricks falling off them
Patras : Quite strong. Started immediately strong unlike previous ones which started low and got stronger.
Patras : Lasted for about 10-15sec, strong swaying motion, accompanied by noise
Diakopto : Felt a moderate swaying, furniture moved, run outdoors
Pirgos : Απαλή ταλάντωση, ικανή όμως να με ξυπνήσει. Είχε διάρκεια περίπου 10 δευτερόλεπτα.
Most important Earthquake Data:
Magnitude : 5.2
UTC Time : 17:25:40
Local time at epicenter :19:25:40
Depth (Hypocenter) :6.9
Geo-location(s) :
27 km (16 miles) NE (34°) from Patras, Greece
Links to important maps
USGS Did You Feel It Map
Google satellite map showing the epicenter and the surrounding area.
Historic earthquakes map
Seismic hazard map
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I did feel it – Ik heb het gevoeld – Το έκανα αισθάνεται –Yo lo he sentido – 我的确感到了 – 私はそれを感じていました- Ich habe es gefühlt – Bunu hissediyorum yaptı – لم أشعر أنه
