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6.6 Richter earthquake NW of Samos

earthquake
30 Oct 2020 / 14:13

ATHENS. The epicentre of the strong earthquake was in the sea 19km northwest of the islands of Samos and had a depth of 10km. It was felt as far away as Attica and Crete.

There was a strong eaarthquake in the sea to the north of the island of Samos today just before 14:00.

According to the initial data at the Geodynamic Institute, the magnitude was 6.6 Richter and the epicentre was 19km northwest of the island.

The depth was 10km.



The earthquake had a considerable duration and was so strong that it could be felt as far away as Attica.