Major quake hits Greek island, one killed
A temblor of at least 6.1 on the Richter Scale hit the western Greek island of Lefkada on Tuesday. Local reports indicated that buildings had been damaged and one person was killed. The earthquake was felt across western Greece, with residents on Lefkada and nearby Ionian Sea island of Kefalonia rushing out of their houses. The fire department was sending rescue crews to Lefkada.