Athens, Greece: A strong 5.1-magnitude tremor has hit just west of the Greek island of Cephalonia in the Ionian Sea.
The quake, which hit at 1:15 a.m. local time (2315 GMT), had its epicenter 5 kilometers (3.1 miles) underwater, the Athens Geodynamic Institute reports.
There have been no immediate reports of damage or injuries.
A 4.7-magnitude quake hit the island on Friday.
The area often produces very strong quakes. The island was flattened in 1953 by a 7.2-magnitude tremor.
The quake, which hit at 1:15 a.m. local time (2315 GMT), had its epicenter 5 kilometers (3.1 miles) underwater, the Athens Geodynamic Institute reports.
There have been no immediate reports of damage or injuries.
The area often produces very strong quakes. The island was flattened in 1953 by a 7.2-magnitude tremor.
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