An earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 5.6 struck northwestern Greece in the early hours of Saturday, causing damage to buildings but no reported injuries.
The Athens Geodynamic Institute said the quake occurred at 2:49 a.m. local time, with an epicenter 11 kilometers from the western seaside town of Parga, and 316 kilometers west northwest of the capital, Athens.
"No casualties have been reported at the moment," Parga mayor Nikolas Zacharias told AFP by telephone.
"Some old abandoned houses in Kanalaki collapsed and some houses suffered significant damage in this district of 2,500 inhabitants," Zaharias said, adding the temblor was strong throughout the area.
Landslides partially damaged the region's roads, he added.
Local media said the quake sent people running into the street. Less severe damage was also reported in newer houses, with broken windows and plaster falling off walls.
Greece is located in a highly seismically active area and experiences hundreds of quakes each year. The vast majority are small and do not cause damage or injuries.
