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6.1-magnitude quake shakes southern Greek islands

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ATHENS, Greece (AP) — A 6.1 magnitude earthquake shook southern Greek islands early Thursday.

The epicenter was in the sea 58 kilometers (36 miles) north-northeast of Elounda, which is on the northern coast of Crete. It was 69 kilometers (43 miles) deep, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.

There were no immediate reports of damage or injuries.