GROZNY, October 11 (RIA Novosti) - An earthquake measuring about 5.5 on the Richter scale hit the Russian North Caucasus republic of Chechnya on Saturday, killing one person and affecting also neighboring republics, emergencies services said.
Residents of North Ossetia, Daghestan, Ingushetia, Kabardino-Balkaria and the Stavropol Territory also felt the quake.
The residents of the Chechen capital, Grozny, especially those living in multistory buildings, are reported to be leaving their homes in fear of more tremors.
