Earthquake Hits Northwestern Greece

An earthquake measuring 5.2 magnitude has occurred near the northwestern Greek city of Ioannina, about 205 miles (330 kilometers) northwest of the capital Athens, the Athens-based Institute of Geodynamics reported. There were no reports of damages or casualties thus far. 

    The earthquake occurred on Saturday night with the epicenter at a depth of 10.5 miles (17 kilometers). It was followed by 4.1 and 3.5-magnitude tremors within eight minutes of the original earthquake.

    The US Geological Survey gave the quake a slightly higher magnitude of 5.3. Greece lies in a highly earthquake-prone zone and such strong earthquakes are far from rare.

Source: QNA