Quake jolts Greek capital; no injuries or damage reported
An earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 4.2 has jolted Athens, but there are no immediate reports of damage or injuries.
Earthquake seismograph (Courtesy: Getty Images)
Seismologists at the Institute of Geodynamics in Athens said the quake that struck at 10:24 p.m. (2024GMT) Monday was centered near the town of Marathon, about 40 kilometers (25 miles) north of the Greek capital.
Earthquakes occur frequently in Greece, but rarely near Athens.