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Moderate earthquake rattles Greek holiday island
Jul 19, 2011, 8:55 GMT
Athens - An earthquake measuring 5 on the Richter scale rattled the Greek holiday island of Zakynthos on Tuesday, but no damage or injuries were immediately reported, the Athens Geodynamic Institute said.
The epicentre was located in the sea some 104 kilometres south-west of the island.
Residents and tourists on Zakynthos reportedly rushed out of their homes and hotels in panic as the quake hit at 10:13 am (0713 GMT).
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