Earthquake rattles Crete
A moderately strong earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 5.2 has struck off the southern Greek island of Crete, seismologists said today.
There were no initial reports of damage or injuries.
The undersea quake occurred at 9.50am (0750 GMT), some 230 miles (368Km) south-southwest of Athens, according to the Athens Geodynamic Institute.
Greece is one of the world's most earthquake-prone countries, but serious damage or fatalities are rare.
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Albert Bezzina
Feb 28th 2011, 12:18
Those who are tech minded should find this UOM site interesting and resourceful:
http://www.phys.um.edu.mt/seismic/
Carla Vella
Feb 28th 2011, 20:36
Wow that is really interesting! Thank you for sharing!