Europe News
Earthquake rattles Mediterranean island of Crete
Feb 28, 2011, 8:45 GMT
Athens - An earthquake measuring 5.2 on the Richter scale rattled the southern Mediterranean island of Crete on Monday, but no damage or injuries were reported, the Athens Geodynamic Institute said.
The earthquake took place at 9.49 am (0749 GMT). Its epicentre was located just south of the island, at a depth of about 49 kilometres.
The quake was felt throughout Crete with residents reportedly rushing out of their homes in shock.
Read more about Greece Quakes
COMMENT
blog comments powered by DisqusLatest Headlines in Europe
- 1. Pope in Easter message calls for peace and religious tolerance
- 2. Magnificent Messi leads Barcelona to ninth straight win
- 3. Pope leads Easter vigil, calls for "true enlightenment"
- 4. Barcelona increase pressure on Real with romp in Zaragoza
- 5. Pope Benedict XVI leads Easter Vigil
Older Talkback
