According to the Euro-Mediterranean Seismological Centre, as quoted by ABC News, the quake was a 5.2 magnitude. However, the Geodynamic Institute of the National Observatory of Athens has estimated the quake’s magnitude at 5.3.

Another strong tremor has been felt in Athens following a 5.2 magnitude quake that hit the city earlier on Friday, Reuters has reported.

Previously, reports emerged that the Greek capital of Athens was hit by a powerful quake, causing people to run into the streets.

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