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The USGS (United States Geological Survey) detected a 6.1 magnitude earthquake in Greece that occured at approximately 8:25 A.M. (Eastern Daylight Time). The Athens Geodynamic Institute reported it as 6.5.

The approximate location is identified as follows:

35 km (20 miles) SW of Patras, Greece
125 km (80 miles) NNW of Kalamata, Greece
190 km (120 miles) SSE of Ioannina, Greece
200 km (125 miles) W of ATHENS, Greece

The quake epicenter was in the Peloponnese region of the country.

The quake was felt as far away as Italy.

1 person was confirmed dead and numerous people injured. Several buildings were reported collapsed or severely damaged.

The epicenter was near the surface so additional aftershocks are expected.

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UPDATE: The BBC reports that 2 people were killed and 20 people injured. The dead were a 60-year-old man when his home’s roof collapsed and an 80 year old woman who died of a heart attack immediately after the quake.