6.1-magnitude earthquake strikes off Italy's Calabria coast
Rome, June 2
A 6.1-magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of Italy's Calabria region early on Tuesday and was felt as far away as Naples. The epicentre was located in the Tyrrhenian Sea off the city of Cosenza, about 240 kilometres southeast of Naples.
The National Institute of Geophysics and Volcanology said the quake occurred at a depth of 250 kilometres. It was felt across the Calabria region, with its effects reaching the Vesuvius area near Naples to the north and the Basilicata region to the east.
No immediate reports of casualties or material damage have been received, but verification and assessment operations are still under way.
— ANI
Reader Comments
Deep focus earthquake at 250 km? That's actually a good thing—it dissipates energy before reaching the surface. Still, must be scary for locals. Italy has strict building codes after L'Aquila 2009, so hopefully minimal damage. Times like these make me grateful for our disaster preparedness drills in India.
Having lived through a few quakes in California, I know the feeling. Glad to hear no casualties. Italy's volcanic region near Vesuvius always keeps geologists on edge. Hope the aftershocks are mild. Solidarity with our European friends.
It's always fascinating how deep earthquakes like this can be felt hundreds of kilometers away. Reminds me of the 2015 Nepal quake. While Italy has better infrastructure, their old towns in Calabria might still have vulnerable buildings. Hope authorities do thorough checks.
A 6.1 at 250 km depth is quite deep. Usually these don't cause major surface damage. But the fact it was felt in Naples is a testament to how seismic waves travel. Italy is well-prepared for earthquakes, but I hope tourists and locals are alert. My thoughts are with them.
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