5.0 Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Calabria, Italy
A 5.0-magnitude earthquake struck Calabria, Italy, late Friday with no immediate reports of damage. The quake was centered near Pietrapaola and confirmed by the National Institute of Geophysics and Volcanology. Authorities are monitoring the situation as residents experience aftershocks.
A 5.0-magnitude earthquake hit Calabria, Italy, on Friday night without causing immediate damage.
Centered three kilometers west of Pietrapaola in the province of Cosenza, the quake was confirmed by the National Institute of Geophysics and Volcanology.
Fire officials reported no calls for help and ongoing checks.
Mayor Manuela Labonia of Pietrapaola mentioned aftershocks and reassured that the residents were safe but remained outside their homes.
Carlo Doglioni, head of INGV, indicated continuous monitoring due to recent tremors in the area.
Some residents in Bari, Puglia, also felt the quake, located about 250 kilometers away.
Centered three kilometers west of Pietrapaola in the province of Cosenza, the quake was confirmed by the National Institute of Geophysics and Volcanology.
Fire officials reported no calls for help and ongoing checks.
Mayor Manuela Labonia of Pietrapaola mentioned aftershocks and reassured that the residents were safe but remained outside their homes.
Carlo Doglioni, head of INGV, indicated continuous monitoring due to recent tremors in the area.
Some residents in Bari, Puglia, also felt the quake, located about 250 kilometers away.
