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Mild earthquake hits Cephalonia

A mild earthquake measuring 4.4 on the Richter square hit the Ionian island of Cephalonia early Monday, according to the Geodynamic Institute in Athens.

The tremor's epicenter was located 15 kilometers west of Lixouri.

There were no immediate reports of injuries or damage.

Work to repair Cephalonia's quake-hit roads gets go-ahead


The allocation of 9.5 million euros to repair roads damaged during strong earthquakes on Cephalonia in January and February was approved on Friday.

Infrastructure Minister Michalis Chrysochoidis gave the go-ahead for the money to be spent on fixing damage to the road between the Ionian island’s capital, Argostoli, and the town of Lixouri.