In Greece on KOs island earthquake

In Greece on the island KOs, an earthquake of magnitude 6.7 points. At least 2 people were killed and dozens of people injured, said in an interview with the mayor of Greece George Kiritis.

Geographical service of the USA reported that the epicenter was located 16.2 km (10,1 miles) East of KOs island in the sea between Greece and Turkey. Two of the victims on the territory of the Spit were citizens of Sweden and Turkey. At least 5 people were seriously injured after the earthquake that hit KOs on Friday, according to George Hadjimarkou, the Governor of South Aegean region in an interview to the Greek TV channel sky.

According to the USGS, about 200 thousand people in Greece and Turkey are experiencing a strong sense of a strong shock. Photos and videos from the area show that many of the historical buildings of the island also received considerable damage. The epicenter was close to the Turkish port city of Bodrum, a seaside resort popular among foreign tourists and Turks. It is also an important transit point for migrants and refugees trying to reach Europe.

Bodrum mayor Mehmet Kocadon, speaking to the state news Agency, Turkey's Anadolu, said that one road collapsed, and some boats were damaged as the lines holding the boat broke the waves. Bodrum is about 700 km (435 miles) from Istanbul and from Ankara.

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