Earthquake in Thessaloniki, Greece jolts the region.

Halkidiki Peninsula and Nea Moudania affected.

Residents felt the tremor and reported damages.

An earthquake measuring 5.3 on the Richter scale struck the Halkidiki Peninsula in northern Greece on Saturday, March 4, 2023, at 11:28 am local time.

The epicenter of the earthquake was located 12 kilometers west of Nea Moudania, a town on the peninsula, and had a depth of 10 kilometers.

The earthquake was felt across the region, including in the city of Thessaloniki, about 50 kilometers to the east of the epicenter.

There were no immediate reports of injuries, but some buildings in Nea Moudania were damaged, and some roads were closed due to rockfalls.

The earthquake caused panic among residents, who ran out of their homes and into the streets.

Seismologists say that the earthquake is likely an aftershock of a larger earthquake that struck the region in June 2021.

The earthquake is a reminder of the seismic activity that is common in Greece, which is located in a seismically active zone.

The Greek government has issued a warning to residents in the affected area to be prepared for further aftershocks.