<p class="title">A strong earthquake shook the Greek tourist island of Zakynthos in the Ionian Sea.</p>.<p class="bodytext">According to the US Geological Survey, the 6.8 magnitude quake was 35.9 km southwest of Lithakia in the southern part of Zakynthos. It had a depth of 16 km and struck at 22:55 GMT (4:25 am IST) on Thursday.</p>.<p class="bodytext">Greece lies in one of the world's most earthquake-prone regions, with thousands of quakes recorded every year. But few cause injuries or significant damage.</p>.<p class="bodytext">Zakynthos has had severe earthquakes in the past, and as a result, has a very strict building safety code. </p>
<p class="title">A strong earthquake shook the Greek tourist island of Zakynthos in the Ionian Sea.</p>.<p class="bodytext">According to the US Geological Survey, the 6.8 magnitude quake was 35.9 km southwest of Lithakia in the southern part of Zakynthos. It had a depth of 16 km and struck at 22:55 GMT (4:25 am IST) on Thursday.</p>.<p class="bodytext">Greece lies in one of the world's most earthquake-prone regions, with thousands of quakes recorded every year. But few cause injuries or significant damage.</p>.<p class="bodytext">Zakynthos has had severe earthquakes in the past, and as a result, has a very strict building safety code. </p>