Minor Earthquake Strikes Sperchiada, Causes No Harm

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1. σεισμός (m.)
   Φυσικό φαινόμενο, όταν η γη δονείται λόγω φυσικών αιτίων. ↩︎
2. εστία (f.)
   Το σημείο προέλευσης ενός σεισμού ή μιας επιδημίας. ↩︎
3. ζημιά (f.)
   Καταστροφή ή βλάβη που έχει προκληθεί σε κάτι. ↩︎
4. τραυματισμός (m.)
   Σωματική βλάβη ή χτύπημα. ↩︎
5. συνηθισμένος
   Κάτι που συμβαίνει συχνά και δεν είναι ασυνήθιστο. ↩︎
6. ειδικός (m.)
   Άτομα με εξειδικευμένες γνώσεις σε έναν τομέα. ↩︎

Translation

Text Comprehension

Question: What was the magnitude of the earthquake near Lamia?

Question: Did the earthquake cause any damage or injuries?

Vocabulary

Greek	English
σεισμός (m.)	earthquake
εστία (f.)	epicenter
ζημιά (f.)	damages
τραυματισμός (m.)	injuries
συνηθισμένος	common
ειδικός (m.)	experts

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According to the Geodynamic Institute of Athens, the quake had a focal depth estimated at 8.4 kilometres. An alternative report noted a variation in magnitude, stating the quake measured 3.4 and had a greater depth of 16.8 kilometres.

Despite the discrepancy in measurements, the event did not result in any reported casualties or damage. Evthymios Lekkas, the president of the Organisation of Antiseismic Planning and Protection (OASP), provided reassurance to the public. “This is not something unusual,” he remarked, emphasizing Sperchiada’s historical propensity for seismic activity and underscoring that there is no cause for public concern.

The event is consistently being monitored by seismic experts to observe any potential developments. Greece, and particularly regions like Sperchiada, are known for their seismic activity, making such occurrences not uncommon and usually not severe.

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