ROME, JULY 19 - A strong earthquake was felt in Athens and throughout Attica. The magnitude was calculated at 5.3 degrees. Many people poured into the street, according to the site in.gr.
The epicenter would be 23 km north-west of the capital, just 2 km deep, so it was felt more strongly. Telephone and electrical blackouts are reported. At the moment there are no reports of injuries or damage. Firefighters said they had received several calls from people who had been trapped in the elevator. The tremor was resumed live on Greek state television Ert.