Earthquake Near Kasos and Rhodes Stirs Region

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1. σεισμός  (m.)
   Κίνηση της Γης που προκαλείται από φυσικά φαινόμενα. ↩︎
2. νησί  (n.)
   Έκταση ξηράς μικρότερη από ήπειρο περιτριγυρισμένη από νερό. ↩︎
3. κατάσταση  (f.)
   Ο τρόπος που είναι ή βρίσκεται κάτι σε μια χρονική στιγμή. ↩︎
4. αρχή  (f.)
   Οι κυβερνητικές ή διοικητικές υπηρεσίες. ↩︎
5. τραυματισμός  (m.)
   Βλάβη στο σώμα κάποιου λόγω ατυχήματος. ↩︎
6. προσεκτικός
   Αυτός που προσέχει, δεν αμελεί. ↩︎

Translation

Text comprehension

Question 1: What was the magnitude of the earthquake that happened near Kasos?

Question 2: Were there any damages or injuries reported after the earthquakes?

Vocabulary

Greek	English
σεισμός  (m.)	earthquake
νησί  (n.)	island
κατάσταση  (f.)	situation
αρχή  (f.)	authorities
τραυματισμός  (m.)	injuries
προσεκτικός	careful

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A 4.3 magnitude earthquake struck near the island of Kasos, located in the southeastern part of Greece, early on Wednesday, as reported by the Athens Geodynamic Institute. The earthquake’s epicentre was identified 24 kilometres northwest of Kasos, occurring at approximately 7:35 AM local time.

Earlier that morning, another seismic event was recorded near the island of Rhodes. This tremor registered a magnitude of 3.8 and its epicentre was pinpointed 16 kilometres northwest of Rhodes, close to the coastal region of Turkey. It was detected at 6:39 AM.

These events have raised concerns among residents and authorities, as the Aegean region is known for its significant seismic activity. However, there have been no immediate reports of damage or injuries from either of the quakes.

The local authorities are monitoring the situation closely, urging inhabitants and tourists to stay informed and be prepared for potential aftershocks. These incidents highlight the importance of earthquake preparedness in regions prone to seismic movements.

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