6.4 Earthquake Hammers Greece

By Douglas V. Gibbs

The Mediterranean Sea near Greece is known for its tremblers.  Earthquakes in the area are not uncommon.  Larger earthquakes are not unheard of, either.  In 1999 a 5.9 event rocked Greece, and 143 people died as a result.  When a 6.4 earthquake hit the region on Saturday, people took notice.

Crete, a large island to the south of Greece, received some minor damage from the rumbling.  Greece, however, is reporting no casualties, and little damage.  The center of the earthquake was reported as being in the Mediterranean Sea just west of Crete.

It was a big quake, and the rumbling lasted for a long time, but he depth of the quake kept it from causing major damage, or taking any lives.

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Earthquake in Greece: A 6.4 magnitude quake shakes Crete - CSMonitor