Tremor Hits Western Greece

A magnitude 5.3 earthquake struck near Greece's border with Albania, early Sunday. The quake, at a depth of 9.7 km, hit the Epirus region. No damage was reported. Greece experiences frequent earthquakes, though they rarely cause significant damage.

In the early hours of Sunday, a magnitude 5.3 earthquake shook western Greece near its border with Albania, as reported by the Athens Geodynamic Institute.

The earthquake occurred at a depth of 9.7 kilometers in the Epirus region. Despite its intensity, there have been no reports of damage.

Earthquakes are a common occurrence in Greece, though they seldom result in substantial damage.

(With inputs from agencies.)