Earthquake rattles Greek Ionian islands
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Athens - An earthquake measuring 5.7 on the Richter scale shook the Greek Ionian islands on Tuesday, but caused no immediate injuries or damage, the Geodynamic Institute said. The quake recorded at 7:20 am (0520 GMT) had an epicentre 334 kilometres west of the Greek capital Athens, at a depth of about 10 kilometres below the seabed near the tourist island of Zakynthos.
Copyright DPA
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