Magnitude 5.2 earthquake jolts Greek island of Euboea

WASHINGTON

A 5.2 magnitude earthquake struck off the Greek island of Euboea early Tuesday and was strongly felt in the capital Athens, authorities said.

The tremor hit at 00.30 local time (2130GMT Monday) about 45 kilometers (28 miles) northeast of Athens, according to the Institute of Geodynamics at the National Observatory of Athens.

There were no immediate reports of casualties or damage.