A strong earthquake has hit central Croatia, destroying buildings and sending panicked people fleeing into rubble-covered streets in a town south east of the capital Zagreb. The European Mediterranean Seismological Centre said a magnitude 6.4 earthquake hit 28 miles south east of Zagreb. A man walks over debris after an earthquake, in Zagreb, Croatia on December 29Residents walk past debris caused by an earthquake in downtown Zagreb, Croatia, Tuesday, December 29He said the army has 500 places ready in barracks to house people, while others will be accommodated in nearby hotels and other available places. Firefighters arrive after an earthquake in Petrinja, Croatia. A damaged building is seen after powerful 6.4 magnitude earthquake hits Petrinja town on December 29, in Zagreb, CroatiaPieces of damaged buildings are seen on a street after powerful 6.4 magnitude earthquake hits Petrinja town on December 29A damaged building is seen after powerful 6.4 magnitude earthquake hits Petrinja town on December 29, 2020 in Zagreb, CroatiaIn the capital, people ran out into the streets and parks in fear.

Source: Daily Mail December 29, 2020 14:51 UTC