A strong earthquake with a magnitude of 5.3 on the Richter scale struck Northern Greece on Sunday, November 3, with its epicenter near Nea Moudania in Halkidiki. The quake, recorded at 7:03 p.m., was felt widely across Halkidiki and Thessaloniki.
According to the Athens Geodynamic Institute, the earthquake had a focal depth of 10 kilometers, followed by a second tremor measuring 4.3 at 7:07 p.m. Although the quake caused widespread concern, authorities reported no casualties or significant damage. Residents in Thessaloniki and parts of Attica described intense shaking, with some witnesses noting that it felt like thunder as furniture shook briefly.
5.3 earthquake Nea Moudania – 3 Nov 2024
Seismologist Gerasimos Papadopoulos stated it’s too soon to determine if this was the main shock, emphasizing that further data will clarify the situation in the days to come. Experts reassured the public that the seismic activity does not indicate a heightened risk in this region.
