Residents in Evia are worried after the earthquake of 4,8 magnitude earthquake that occurred on Tuesday morning centered in Zarakes, followed by aftershocks with larger two earthquakes of 4.1 and 4.2 magnitude occurring one minute apart.
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The president of the community of Zarakes in Evia near where the epicenter of the 4.8-magnitude earthquake was located on Tuesday morning spoke to ANTI.
As Christos Tranos said "in some houses we have seen cracks but nothing serious" adding that it mainly concerns "relatively old houses".
"Most people have taken to the streets even though it is raining" due to the aftershocks, Mr. Tranos added. We jumped out of bed from the loud noise. People had come out of the houses. Frames and small objects fell into my house," said a resident of the area.
Due to the earthquake, schools in the municipality of Karystos will be closed today, Tuesday 29/11, as a precautionary measure, while all schools in the municipality of Kimi Aliveri will also be closed.
Source: protothema.gr
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