According to the USGS, a 5.3 magnitude earthquake rattled through Kraljevo, Serbia on November 3. This resulted in the death of a couple whose roof and first floor collapsed. About fifty others are injured in or around the town. In this town, parts of it are without electricity, running water, or telephone lines. Schools in the area remain closed. The majority of these schools have suffered serious damage but their stability is not threatened. Several older buildings in this town were damaged along with a local hospital and the town hall.
The earthquake was felt in other areas where people were jolted from their beds and some fleeing their homes in panic. On Thursday last week, authorities said there was still no drinking water, but electricity has been restored.
This quake didn't seem like it had too much damage or at least it seems like the damage is not severe. The only down side is that their hospital is damaged. I want to know why they did not make the hospital a more sturdy building to withstand such a quake or at least make the damage minimal. I am hoping that the town will have drinking water soon. Reconstruction should begin soon too.
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/39978894/ns/world_news-europe/
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2010/11/04/AR2010110401401.html
http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20101103/ap_on_re_eu/eu_serbia_earthquake
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