Earthquake

Strong quake off Turkish and Greek coasts kills two, injures scores

A powerful earthquake killed at least two people and injured scores when it struck near major Turkish and Greek tourist destinations in the Aegean Sea early on Friday, officials said.

Local officials said 100 people were injured on the Greek holiday island of Kos, a destination favored by British holidaymakers. The identity of the victims was not immediately known.

4.1 magnitude earthquake his off Corinth coast

A 4.1 magnitude earthquake struck off coast of Corinth at the Corinthian Gulf at 10.15am, Thursday. The tremor was felt in the cities of Patras, Nafpaktos and the region of Aetolia and Akarnania. According to the Euro-Mediterranean Seismological Institute, the epicentre of the earthquake was 10km north of the region of Kamares in Aegialia.

Magnitude 5.3 Quake Hits Southern Japan, no Tsunami Warning

An earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 5.2 hit the southern Japanese island of Kyushu on Tuesday, but no tsunami warning was issued and there were no immediate reports of injuries or damage, according to Reuters. 

The quake was centered just offshore from the city of Kagoshima, NHK public television said.

Intense Earthquake Swarm Near Ohrid, Macedonia

An intense earthquake swarm is in progress near the city of Ohrid, Macedonia since June 18, 2017. Major earthquakes occurred in this region during historical times and the seismic hazard is among the highest of the Balkan Peninsula, reported the Watchers. The last prominent earthquake in this region occurred on February 18, 1911.

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