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Dec 30, 2020 01:50 AM EST
(Photo : Photo by Emre Can from Pexels) According to the European Mediterranean Seismological Center, the earthquake struck at around 6:20 a.m. ET with a magnitude 6.4, as the initial tremor was trailed by a series of weakers aftershocks.
Sending shockwaves through Croatia on Tuesday, a powerful earthquake killed the lives of seven individuals. It caused massive damages to a town south of the country s capital, Zagreb, based on the reports coming from the country s officials and its residents.
According to the European Mediterranean Seismological Center, the earthquake struck at around 6:20 a.m. ET with a magnitude 6.4, as the initial tremor was trailed by a series of weaker aftershocks.
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Croatia: 7 Killed As 6.4 Magnitude Earthquake Jolts Country, EU Offers Help
At least seven people have been killed and over 20 injured after a powerful earthquake jolted central Croatia on December 29(Local time).
At least seven people have been killed and over 20 injured after a powerful earthquake jolted central Croatia on December 29(Local time). The 6.4 magnitude quake, which sabotaged country’s phone lines and power networks, concentrated around Petrinja, a town of around 20,000 some 50 kilometres (30 miles) south of Croatia s capital Zagreb. A search operation, that stretched overnight, is currently underway to rescue the survivors.
Felt in Neighboring nations
Outside Croatia, the earthquake was also felt in neighbouring nations of Serbia, Bosnia, Herzegovina and Austria. Speaking to media reporters, Croatian defence minister Tomo Medved reckoned that there were a “lot” of victims. He added that in the vicinity of Glina, five deaths were confirmed