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Quake gets western Greece out of bed early
10 Apr 2007 06:46:42 GMT
Source: Reuters
ATHENS, April 10 (Reuters) - An earthquake measuring 5.4 shook western Greece on Tuesday, forcing people onto the streets but causing no injuries, officials said.

Athens' Geodynamic Institute said the tremor hit an area near the western Greek coast at 0617 (0317 GMT) after a smaller earthquake four hours earlier.

Officials said there were no injuries and only minor damage to older buildings.
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