Following the earthquake many aftershocks occurred, but luckily they did not exceed the major quake in magnitude.
Greek seismologists, (who continually monitor the progress of the north Anatolian fault where stronger earthquakes were recorded in the past), said that they expect strong aftershocks to occur. Nonetheless, they are confident that the major earthquake that occurred on Saturday at noon was the major jolt and they do not foresee stronger quakes to occur.
The quake on Saturday had a long duration, and despite the short focal depth, minor damages were recorded (such as at old houses, three schools, two churches and the airport).
On its part the government organized a meeting with local officials to assess the damages, and in an announcement it said that the roads on both islands are fully operational. Nonetheless, a 14-member civil engineers unit, including engineers from the Earthquake Planning and Protection Organization (OASP), the Technical Chamber of Greece (TEE) and the School Buildings Organization (OSK), were due to arrive on Limnos to assess the damages caused by the earthquake.
On Sunday morning, the mayor of Limnos, Antonis Chatzidiamantis, told MEGA Tv on a Sunday morning news show that citizens on both islands remained in their homes last night, but also noted that significant damages were recorded at the Myrina museum (on Limnos) where quite a number of exhibits tumbled over.
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