Earthquake of 6.2 magnitude hits Greece

Athens - Jolts felt as far away as neighbouring North Macedonia, Kosovo and Montenegro.

By AP

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Published: Wed 3 Mar 2021, 2:58 PM

Last updated: Wed 3 Mar 2021, 3:00 PM

An earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 6.2 has struck central Greece. There were no immediate reports of injuries.

The earthquake on Wednesday had an epicenter 22 kilometers (13.67 miles) west-northwest of the town of Larissa and struck just after 12:15 p.m. local time (1415 UAE time), according to the European-Mediterranean Seismological Center.


The quake was felt as far away as in the capitals of neighbouring North Macedonia, Kosovo and Montenegro.

Numerous aftershocks were reported.


 

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