Report: Massive Earthquake hits Athens, Greece

It was on September 7, 1999 where the deadliest natural disaster in almost half a century occured in the Athens, Greece. The 5.9 magnitude earthquake struck the capital at approximately 2.50pm local time, when it became the most costly earthquake in 20 years. There was a total of 149 deaths, and more that 12,000 were treated for injuries. 50,000 were left homeless, their houses destroyed. About 100 buildings collapsed, including 3 major factories, trapping the unexpected victims under the rubble, suffocating many to death.