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Quake reported off Greek island of Rhodes
19 Jun 2009 14:21:00 GMT
Source: Reuters
WASHINGTON, June 19 (Reuters) - An earthquake of 5.8 magnitude was reported on Friday in the Aegean Sea about 85 miles (137 km) south of the Greek island of Rhodes, the U.S. Geological Survey said.

The quake was about 19 miles (30 km) deep, and was reported at 1405 GMT, the USGS said.

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