00:00A powerful earthquake just shook Greece, and it was felt all the way in Athens.
00:04Earlier today, a 501 magnitude earthquake struck near Nea Styra,
00:09a coastal town on the island of Evia.
00:11The quake hit about 7 miles deep, just 40 miles southeast of Athens.
00:16Tremors rattled the capital, but so far, no major damage or injuries have been reported.
00:21Nea Styra is known for its stunning beaches and ferry link to the mainland.
00:26But it's also part of a region shaped by natural beauty and constant risk.
00:30From dense pine forests to ancient villages, southern Evia is a tourist gem and a natural disaster hotspot.
00:37In fact, in 2022, wildfires scorched massive areas here, forcing mass evacuations.
00:44Now, as the region rebuilds, it faces another reminder of its fragile landscape.
00:49And yes, earthquakes like this are common in Greece.
00:52The country sits on a major tectonic boundary.
00:55It feels thousands of small quakes each year.
00:58Today's tremor wasn't catastrophic, but it's a loud reminder.
01:02That in Greece, the ground is always shifting beneath its breathtaking beauty.
01:07The end of the island of the island of the island of the island of Venice' River this day.
01:10From near the island of Venice, there's still no Καλε Mountains.
01:13For many years, the island of the island has been descobrious.
01:15The island of the island of the lake, where the island of the island has been found greater than regular很好.
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