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A magnitude 4.5 earthquake struck near Pietrapaola in the province of Cosenza, Italy, on the Ionian Sea, according to the National Institute of Geophysics and Volcanology (INGV). The quake’s epicenter was located three kilometers west of Pietrapaola. Despite initial concerns, fire officials reported no significant damage or emergency calls, though they continued to monitor the situation.
A magnitude 4.5 earthquake struck near Pietrapaola in the province of Cosenza, Italy, on the Ionian Sea, according to the National Institute of Geophysics and Volcanology (INGV). The quake’s epicenter was located three kilometers west of Pietrapaola. Despite initial concerns, fire officials reported no significant damage or emergency calls, though they continued to monitor the situation. Pietrapaola Mayor Manuela Labonia confirmed to RaiNews 24 that the town was calm, though residents experienced aftershocks and had taken to the streets for safety.
INGV’s head, Carlo Doglioni, noted that the region had experienced several tremors recently and emphasized that the situation was being closely watched. He cautioned that it was uncertain if this quake represented the strongest event in the current seismic sequence. Social media reports indicated that the tremor was felt as far away as Bari, Puglia, approximately 250 kilometers (150 miles) north of the epicenter. The ongoing monitoring aims to assess any potential further seismic activity and ensure public safety in the affected areas.
