4.5-magnitude earthquake strikes İskeçe
Western Thrace
Wed, 5 Nov 2025 7:53 GMT
Western Thrace was shaken by an earthquake centered in İskeçe early this morning.
Western Thrace was shaken by an earthquake centered in İskeçe early this morning.
According to initial reports, the tremor occurred at 9:16 a.m., with its epicenter located about 13 kilometers northwest of İskeçe (Xanthi).
The Athens Geodynamic Institute stated that the earthquake struck at a depth of 15.1 kilometers.
The quake was strongly felt in the city of İskeçe and neighboring regions, causing brief panic among residents.
As of the first reports, no casualties or property damage have been recorded.
