6.8 earthquake in Greece triggered tsunami felt in Malta, Libya, Italy, Greece, Macedonia, Albania, Bosnia, Bulgaria, Turkey.

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A major 6.8 earthquake in Greece at 12.54 am local time is not expected to cause damage. However a  tsunami was observed in the sea level instrument nearby of about 20cm. This can cause a strong local current. 

A major 6.8 earthquake in Greece at 12.54 am local time is not expected to cause damage. However a  tsunami was observed in the sea level instrument nearby of about 20cm. This can cause a strong local current.

The epicentre of the quake was located in the Ionian Sea, near the Greek Island of Zante and about 50 miles north-east of the city of Pyrgos.

The quake had a depth of around 16 kilometres. The US Geological Survey (USGS) said casualties are possible.

Tourists report violent shaking in Greece. Witnesses tweeted : “Objects fell off shelves. According to reports, the quake lasted 15 to 30 seconds and was felt as far as Malta, Libya, Italy, Greece, Macedonia, Albania, Bosnia, Bulgaria, Turkey.

3 hours after the quake no reports of casualties or injuries were reported.

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Juergen T Steinmetz

Juergen Thomas Steinmetz has continuously worked in the travel and tourism industry since he was a teenager in Germany (1977).
He founded eTurboNews in 1999 as the first online newsletter for the global travel tourism industry.

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