A slight tremor has been reported in several parts of Malta.

Readers reported feeling the ground shake at about 8.25am.

The movement was also recorded by the University seismic research unit. No damage was reported.

The tremor is believed to have been the tail end of a strong 6.0 magnitude earthquake which struck near Crete. Another earthquake struck Albania on Tuesday, killing 23.

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