Strong Earthquake Shakes Croatia, No Casualties Reported
A strong earthquake has shaken Croatia and its capital, causing widespread damage and panic. No casualties were initially reported.
Zagreb, March 22: A strong earthquake has shaken Croatia and its capital, causing widespread damage and panic. No casualties were initially reported.
The European seismological agency, EMSC, said the earthquake measured 5.3 and struck a wide area north of the capital, Zagreb, at 6:23 a.m. (0523 GMT) Sunday.
Witnesses say several buildings have cracked walls and rooftops have been damaged. Downtown streets were littered with debris. At least one another tremor was recorded later.