A strong earthquake shook the Greek capital Athens on Friday, sending terrified people rushing into the street.<br />The 5.1 magnitude tremor struck 14 miles northwest of the capital, according to the Athens Institute of Geodynamics.<br />According to the Athens Institute of Geodynamics, the area has since experienced seven aftershocks, with the largest measuring 3.1<br />.Residents said the quake was strong but short and described televisions shaking and objects falling from bookshelves. <br />
