Earthquake shakes parts of Greece, no injuries reported yet

An earthquake has hit parts of Greece, according to European-Mediterranean Seismological Centre (EMSC).

The earthquake measured 5.3 on the Richter scale but no damage has been reported yet. The epicenter of the quake was located 97 km southwest of Rodos at a depth of 10 km.

The quake majorly hit the Dodecanese Islands region of Greece.

The earthquake gave a major jolt and was felt significantly by the people. According to one testimony on the website of EMSC who was 44 km southwest from the epicenter, "the whole hotel was shaking in Pigada."

Another witness 49 km northeast of the epicenter said, "Quite a strong quake and prolonged. No damages." Yet another said, "Fairly significant shaking, last for quite a few seconds."

On the other hand, some people reported that the quake was minor and lasted only for a second or two. One witness 55 km northeast from the epicenter said, "Was in bed. Felt slight movement for only a second or two." Others said, "Small feeling." "Chairs wobbled"

M5.3 #earthquake (#σεισμός) strikes 97 km SW of #Ródos (#Greece) 5 min ago. Read eyewitnesses' stories & share yours: https://t.co/OngWKVrrvC

— EMSC (@LastQuake) August 28, 2019