Quake hits Greek island

A POWERFUL earthquake shook the Greek island of Kos early yesterday morning, damaging several buildings and the main port, killing at least two people and causing more than 120 injuries, authorities said.

The 6.5-magnitude quake rattled Turkey’s Aegean coast as well, but Kos was nearest to the epicentre and appeared to be the worst-hit, with all of the deaths and injuries reported there.

Minor damage – cracks in buildings, smashed windows and trashed shops – appeared widespread, according to city officials.