Magnitude 4.1 Earthquake Rattles Patras in Western Greece

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A magnitude 4.1 earthquake struck near Patras in western Greece on Friday evening, with the tremor felt in parts of the wider area.

The earthquake hit shortly before 6:30pm, according to the Athens Geodynamic Institute.

Its epicentre was located around two kilometres northwest of Halandritsa, an area inland from Patras, while the focal depth was measured at approximately 9.3 kilometres.

There were no immediate reports of injuries or structural damage following the earthquake.

Earthquakes common in Greece

Greece is among Europe’s most seismically active countries, with earthquakes recorded across the country every day.

Most are relatively small and are either weakly felt or go unnoticed.

While stronger earthquakes can cause significant damage, major casualties remain uncommon.

One of Greece’s most destructive recent earthquakes struck in September 1999, when a magnitude 5.9 earthquake hit the wider Athens region.

The earthquake killed 143 people and caused extensive damage, particularly across areas north and west of the capital.

Authorities continue to monitor seismic activity following Friday’s earthquake near Patras.

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