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Back-to-Back Quakes Rattle Emilia-Romagna, Rail Lines Halted for Checks

Officials report no injuries or structural damage during ongoing inspections across the Ravenna area.

Overview

  • INGV logged a magnitude 4.3 quake near Russi at 09:27 local time and a 4.1 event near Faenza two minutes later, at depths of roughly 23 km and 22 km.
  • Shaking lasted about 4–5 seconds and was distinctly felt across the provinces of Ravenna and Forlì-Cesena, sending residents out of buildings.
  • Rail traffic was temporarily suspended for safety checks on the BolognaRimini and Ferrara–Rimini lines, as well as the CastelbologneseRavenna and FaenzaRavenna sections, with trains held until inspections finish.
  • Precautionary evacuations occurred at schools and offices as regional civil protection and fire brigades activated standard seismic procedures and began site inspections.
  • Local officials, including the mayors of Faenza, Russi and Imola, said no damage has been found so far, and authorities continue monitoring for aftershocks.