The 5.2-magnitude quake struck just after midnight off the coast of Euboea, Greece’s second-largest island. The tremor’s force reached Athens, about 45 kilometers away, where residents reported feeling strong vibrations.

The epicenter was located near the seaside town of Nea Styra, a popular resort area. Local officials described the tremor as “very intense,” though emergency services confirmed no immediate casualties or destruction.

Greece, which sits on multiple fault lines, experiences frequent seismic activity. Earlier this year, Santorini saw a surge of tremors that briefly drove thousands from their homes. In May, a powerful quake off Crete shook the region as far away as Egypt.

The country’s most recent deadly earthquake occurred in 2020, when a 7.0-magnitude shock hit the island of Samos and the Turkish city of Izmir, causing more than 100 deaths.

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During a meeting in Athens, Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis and Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sissi highlighted the project’s potential to supply Europe with competitively priced green energy, especially wind and solar power produced in Egypt.

The high-capacity cable, with a planned output of 3,000 megawatts, is expected to cost around 4 billion euros and could be operational within five years. The initiative is being supported by both governments, with investment from private companies including Greece’s Copelouzos Group.

President el-Sissi described the project as a strategic breakthrough, emphasizing its regional and international significance as the first direct clean energy link from Egypt to Europe. He also called for continued backing from European partners to ensure the project’s success.

The energy partnership is part of broader efforts to reduce reliance on traditional energy sources and diversify supply routes into Europe.

In addition to energy cooperation, the leaders discussed enhancing regional security, addressing migration issues, and deepening Egypt’s ties with Europe. Agreements were also reached to facilitate seasonal employment for Egyptian workers in Greece and expand collaboration in financial, defense, and cultural sectors.

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