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Magnitude-5.7 earthquake strikes Greece

Quake struck depth of 7.4 kilometers, according to Turkey's National Disaster and Emergency Management Authority

Jeyhun Aliyev  | 21.03.2020 - Update : 22.03.2020
Magnitude-5.7 earthquake strikes Greece

ANKARA

A magnitude-5.7 earthquake struck the Thesprotia region of Greece on Saturday at 3.49 a.m. (0149GMT) at a depth of 7.4 kilometers (4.6 miles), according to Turkey's National Disaster and Emergency Management Authority.

The quake, which occurred 12 kilometers (7.5 miles) from Souli in northwestern Greece, also affected Albania, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.

There has been no statements as of yet on casualties or property damage.


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