EPIRUS, Decentralized Administration of Epirus and Western Macedonia — A 5.5 magnitude quake struck close to Rodotópi on Sunday morning, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.

A tremor shook the area at 03:32 UTC (05:32 local time). The earthquake’s epicenter was approximately 1 km northwest of Rodotópi and occurred at a depth of 10 km.

Did you feel it?

If you experienced the quake, you can submit a report through the USGS Felt Report form. 25 people have submitted responses through the agency’s online form, saying they experienced moderate shaking. The USGS DYFI report indicates that residents in cities such as Vlorë, Pediní and Tsiflikópoulon felt the tremor.

Impact and estimated losses

Yellow alert for economic losses. Some damage is possible and the impact should be relatively localized. Estimated economic losses are less than 1% of GDP of Greece. Past events with this alert level have required a local or regional level response Green alert for shaking-related fatalities. There is a low likelihood of casualties. Recent earthquakes in this area have caused secondary hazards such as landslides that might have contributed to losses.

Structure information summary
Overall, the population in this region resides in structures that are vulnerable to earthquake shaking, though resistant structures exist. The predominant vulnerable building types are mud wall with wood and unreinforced brick with mud construction.

Source: The U.S. Geological Survey