Georgia saddened by earthquake in central Greece
A lot of residents rushed out of their houses after feeling the ground begin to shake in Greece. Photo: Thanos Flousil/Reuters
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Georgia has expressed its solidarity with the victims following the heavy earthquake in central Greece.
The Greece Foreign Ministry has thanked Georgia for its support and solidarity in tweeted:
Thank you for the expression of support and solidarity
— Υπουργείο Εξωτερικών (@GreeceMFA) March 4, 2021
A 6.3 magnitude earthquake hit central Greece yesterday 20km south of Elassona, a town almost 400km from the capital Athens.
A number of buildings and cars have been damaged in the city of Larissa, 40km south of Elassona, forcing its residents rush into the streets.
No casualties were reported so far but authorities urged residents to stay outdoors, Aljazeera reports.
The Georgian president, prime minister and foreign minister have extended their condolences following an earthquake in Croatia earlier today.
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A 4.8 magnitude earthquake has struck Georgia’s south-west this afternoon, with its epicentre 59 km from capital Tbilisi. No victims or damage has been reported.
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