A 4.9 magnitude earthquake struck Mount Athos early Wednesday evening, causing disruption throughout Northern Greece. The seismic event occurred just after 9 PM on March 25, with its epicenter located approximately 8 kilometers northwest of Karyes, the capital of the Monastic Community of Mount Athos.
The tremor resulted in visible damage to several monasteries, including cracks in buildings and structural damage. The earthquake was felt across the broader Northern Greek region. Experts note that the epicenter is in an area historically prone to seismic activity of similar magnitude, which has caused monastery damage in the past.