Two dead during 6.5R earthquake on Lefkada
- Written by E.Tsiliopoulos
Two women lost their life and four citizens were injured during the strong earthquake measuring 6.5 (according to the EMSC) on the Richter scale that shook the island of Lefkada on Tuesday morning.
Much damage was reported on the road network of the island. Damage was also reported on the island of Ithaki.
The tremor was felt across western Greece, with people on Lefkada and nearby Ionian Sea island of Kefalonia rushing out into the streets.
According to the Geodynamic Institute, the tremor, which took place at 9.15 am, was located in the sea region 25 kilometers off the island.
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