An earthquake measuring 4.9 on the Richter scale was recorded at 03:52 on Saturday in the sea region near the island of Lesvos.
The quake's epicentre was located 4.0 km west-northwest of Mantamados in a depth of 17.5 km.
A series of aftershocks followed.

Minor damage has been reported to houses in the villages of Pelopi and Molyvos. Also, damage has been recorded to the church of Agia Triada in the village of Stypsi.