This morning I woke up to news that a powerful earthquake hit Greece less than 12 hours after our departure (although I doubt the two were related hehe). The earthquake measured 6.5 on the Richter scale and was centered in the sea near Leonidio, a pretty little town on the coast of Arcadia - not far from where we were just two days ago.
Apparently it lasted a good 40 seconds (my cousin said two minutes, but I think she may be exaggerating somewhat) and was felt in Athens and all over southern Greece.
Currently there are no serious damages or injuries reported. Phew!
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As ta filenada.It was pretty scary and I wasn't even close to the epicentre.My bed shook and believe me it wasn't the good kind of shaking if you get my drift:-)
Luckily it didn't hit land otherwise the situation would have been tragic to say the least. We haven't had a 6.5 earthquake since 1940something and that destroyed the whole village.
YIkes! That's a pretty shaky one. Did you know I'm from earthquake country too? Not in France, but my hometown in Washington State USA. I always hope there won't be one when I'm home visiting in the USA.
Just like you to leave trouble in your wake!!
wow that is scary!
@ Kathy: I suppose all's well that ends well. At least there were no injuries, which is the main thing.
@ Betty: I know the feeling. I'm the same, and thankfully so far I've managed to avoid them. Fingers crossed and all that.
@ Daniel: How can you say that? I'm quiet as a mouse me ;-)
@ Shadowfalcon: It's a long time since I've experienced it, but from what I recall, 6.5 on the Richter scale feels pretty scary indeed!
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