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4.8-magnitude quake rattles central Greece, no injuries, serious damage reported

An earthquake was reported in central Greece on Monday. Dimas Ardian/Getty Images

ATHENS – Seismologists say a 4.8-magnitude earthquake has rattled central Greece, but there were no immediate reports of injuries or damage.

The Athens Geodynamic Institute said the quake occurred at 6:01 p.m. (1501 GMT) on Monday, about 175 km northwest of Athens, near the coastal town of Kammena Vourla.

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Local government officials said there were no immediate reports of damaged homes.

On Aug. 7, a magnitude 5.1 quake hit the same region, causing damage to some 300 buildings. The extent of the damage was only clear several days later during inspections.

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