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| 5.5-magnitude earthquake hits off coast of southern Greece | 5.5-magnitude earthquake hits off coast of southern Greece |
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| An earthquake with a magnitude of 5.5 has been registered off the coast of Greece, according to the US Geological Survey. There are currently no damage or casualty reports from the site. | An earthquake with a magnitude of 5.5 has been registered off the coast of Greece, according to the US Geological Survey. There are currently no damage or casualty reports from the site. |
| The quake struck at a depth of 30km (19 miles) early in the morning, the US Geological Survey (USGS) said. | The quake struck at a depth of 30km (19 miles) early in the morning, the US Geological Survey (USGS) said. |
| According to the agency’s report, the epicenter was located off the shore near the village of Methoni in southern Greece, known for its medieval castles and tourist attractions. | According to the agency’s report, the epicenter was located off the shore near the village of Methoni in southern Greece, known for its medieval castles and tourist attractions. |
| Greek authorities, however, have given a different estimate of the earthquake. The Geodynamic Institute of Athens reported the tremor had a focal depth of 10km (6 miles) and the epicenter was located in the Ionian Sea, 28km (17 miles) southwest of Methoni. | Greek authorities, however, have given a different estimate of the earthquake. The Geodynamic Institute of Athens reported the tremor had a focal depth of 10km (6 miles) and the epicenter was located in the Ionian Sea, 28km (17 miles) southwest of Methoni. |
| Greek authorities, however, have given a different estimate of the earthquake. The Geodynamic Institute of Athens reported the tremor had a focal depth of 10km (6 miles) and the epicenter was located in the Ionian Sea, 28km (17 miles) southwest of Methoni. | Greek authorities, however, have given a different estimate of the earthquake. The Geodynamic Institute of Athens reported the tremor had a focal depth of 10km (6 miles) and the epicenter was located in the Ionian Sea, 28km (17 miles) southwest of Methoni. |
| “The earthquake had a long duration and initially we were worried,” said Dimitris Kafantaris, mayor of Pylos, a town located north of the epicenter, according to Greek Reporter. So far, no injuries or damage have been reported, the mayor added. | “The earthquake had a long duration and initially we were worried,” said Dimitris Kafantaris, mayor of Pylos, a town located north of the epicenter, according to Greek Reporter. So far, no injuries or damage have been reported, the mayor added. |
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| Greece, a country situated in an earthquake-prone region, has seen a number of quakes over the past years. In 2017, a 6.6-magnitude earthquake struck in the Aegean Sea, affecting Greece’s and Turkey’s coastlines. | Greece, a country situated in an earthquake-prone region, has seen a number of quakes over the past years. In 2017, a 6.6-magnitude earthquake struck in the Aegean Sea, affecting Greece’s and Turkey’s coastlines. |
| The tremor killed two people on the island of Kos in the Aegean, injuring 115 people, including tourists. Some buildings were damaged. | The tremor killed two people on the island of Kos in the Aegean, injuring 115 people, including tourists. Some buildings were damaged. |
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