Strong Earthquake Hits Near Greece-Turkey Border

A powerful 6.2-magnitude earthquake shook islands in Greece near the border with Turkey early Tuesday morning.

The earthquake center for Europe (EMSC) reported these details:

• Location: Dodecanese Islands (Greek islands near Turkey)
• Strength: 6.2 magnitude
• Depth: 68 km (42 miles) underground
• Time: Happened overnight

What We Know So Far:

As of now:

• There are no reports of damage in Israel from the quake
• The shaking was not felt in Israel
• The earthquake was quite deep underground (68 km), which often means less damage at the surface

About the Area:

The Dodecanese Islands:

• Group of Greek islands close to Turkey
• Popular with tourists for their beautiful beaches
• The area is known for having earthquakes because of how the earth's plates move there

Earthquake Strength:

A 6.2 magnitude earthquake:

• Considered strong (can cause damage)
• About 100 times stronger than a 5.2 quake
• But less powerful than a 7.2 quake (which is 10 times stronger)

Experts will continue checking for any damage or aftershocks in the area.

Report information comes from Reuters news service.

Published: Today at 2:55 am