Large earthquake shakes Greece

June 8, 2008 

According to the United States Geological Survey (USGS), an earthquake with a magnitude of 6.1 has struck Greece. The epicenter was recorded 20 miles away from the city of Patras, and 125 miles away from Athens, the Greek capital. The earthquake occurred soon after 12:00 UTC today, according to the Athens Geodynamic Institute. The USGS originally reported the quake as a magnitude 6.5. 
There have been reports of at least two people killed and 37 injured. There has also been damage to property and mobile phone networks which are being overloaded. There are also reports of families trapped inside the rubble of homes and businesses. 
The control tower at Andravida airport is reported to have sustained serious damage and has been abandoned. Many buildings and homes are said to be severely damaged or collapsed.
Large earthquake shakes Greece June 8 , 2008 According to the United States Geological Survey ( USGS ) , an earthquake with a magnitude of 6.1 has struck Greece . The epicenter was recorded 20 miles away from the city of Patras , and 125 miles away from Athens , the Greek capital . The earthquake occurred soon after 12:00 UTC today , according to the Athens Geodynamic Institute . The USGS originally reported the quake as a magnitude 6.5 . There have been reports of at least two people killed and 37 injured . There has also been damage to property and mobile phone networks which are being overloaded . There are also reports of families trapped inside the rubble of homes and businesses . The control tower at Andravida airport is reported to have sustained serious damage and has been abandoned . Many buildings and homes are said to be severely damaged or collapsed .
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