Panic, damage on Greek island of Lesbos after Aegean quake

An earthquake in the Aegean Sea on Monday caused significant damage on the Greek island of Lesbos and caused panic as people ran from their homes into the open, officials and witnesses said.

Panic, damage on Greek island of Lesbos after Aegean quake

In the area of Plomari in the south, a church steeple was damaged and cracks appeared on the walls of several houses, said the town's deputy mayor, Manolis Armenakas.

Panic, damage on Greek island of Lesbos after Aegean quake

There were also several landslides, partially blocking roads, he said.

Panic, damage on Greek island of Lesbos after Aegean quake

One woman has died in the earthquake, the Greek news agency ANA-MPA reported.

Panic, damage on Greek island of Lesbos after Aegean quake

Firefighters pulled the woman from the rubble of her house in a village on the Greek island of Lesbos, where at least 12 people where also injured.

Panic, damage on Greek island of Lesbos after Aegean quake

Panic, damage on Greek island of Lesbos after Aegean quake

Panic, damage on Greek island of Lesbos after Aegean quake

Panic, damage on Greek island of Lesbos after Aegean quake