5.2 Magnitude Earthquake Hits Northern Greece

A magnitude 5.3 earthquake was recorded off the coast of Greece, southeast of Thessaloniki, with no immediate reports of casualties or damage. This follows a recent series of seismic activity in the region, including a 5.2-magnitude quake near the Chalkidiki peninsula, which struck at 7:03 PM local time and was followed by a 4.2-magnitude aftershock. The earthquakes are attributed to the area's moderate seismic activity, as Greece is situated near the junction of the African and European tectonic plates. In a separate event, a smaller 3.4-magnitude tremor occurred northeast of Athens, felt as light vibrations but also reported to have caused no significant damage. Experts suggest that while minor quakes are common, major seismic events are less likely. The National Observatory of Athens is monitoring the situation closely.