Sykiá, Greece — A magnitude 4.7 earthquake struck near Sykiá, Greece early Friday morning, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.

What happened: The quake hit at 5:45 AM Central Time on Friday, October 30, centered about 42 kilometers southeast of Sykiá at a depth of about 10 kilometers, which is considered shallow. Shallow quakes are often felt more strongly near the epicenter.

Impacts: No damage reports or tsunami warning had been issued at the time of this report, and the USGS had not recorded felt reports from nearby communities in the early hours after the tremor. Greece sits in one of Europe's most seismically active regions, where earthquakes are a regular occurrence.

What to do:

- If you feel shaking, drop to the ground, take cover under a sturdy table, and hold on until the shaking stops.

- Stay away from windows, heavy furniture, and anything that could fall.

- After the shaking stops, check for hazards such as broken glass, damaged walls, and gas leaks before moving around.

- Be ready for aftershocks, which can follow a quake like this in the hours and days ahead.

*Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), October 30, 2026.*