Earthquake shakes Greek island

An earthquake of preliminary magnitude 5 has struck off the Greek island of Zakynthos, but no injuries or damage have been reported, authorities said today.

The Athens Geodynamic Institute said the undersea quake struck at 10.13am (7.13 Irish time), and had its epicentre about 62 miles (100km) off the island's south-western coast.

The epicentre was about 217 miles (350km) west of Athens.

Greece is one of the world's most earthquake-prone countries, and Zakynthos lies in an area of frequent seismic activity. But severe damage and injuries are rare.