BELGRADE, July 30 (Xinhua) -- An earthquake measuring 4.6 on the Richter scale struck Bosnia-Herzegovina at around 11:00 am local time (0900 GMT) on Monday, according to media reports.

HiH media reported the epicenter of the quake was in the vicinity of Zenica, a central Bosinan town approximately 70 kilometers north of Sarajevo. There were no immediate reports of injuires and property damage.

Two nights earlier, Zenica was hit by one of the strongest earthquakes in the past 40 years, causing a blackout in some parts of the city and minor damage to some buildings.

The earthquake could be felt in other parts of the country and measured 3 on the Richter scale in the capital Sarajevo.

The Balkan peninsula is an active seismic zone, with a number of fault lines traversing the region. Enditem

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