ATHENS (AP) - A strong earthquake has hit fire-ravaged southern Greece.
The Athens Geodynamic Institute says it had a magnitude of five.
There were no immediate reports of injuries or damage.
The quake struck just after noon and had an epicentre'5 kilometres west of Athens, 15 kilometres east of Pyrgos near Ancient Olympia.
The quake panicked residents in the region and was felt in areas where firefighters were battling blazes.
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