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Magnitude 5.1 Offshore Quake Near Reggio Calabria Felt in Messina

Authorities report no damage after initial checks.

Overview

  • INGV recorded the quake at 05:53 local time with a magnitude of 5.1.
  • The epicenter was in the Ionian Sea about 60 kilometers southeast of Reggio Calabria at a depth of 65 kilometers.
  • Tremors were widely felt along the Calabrian coast and in parts of Sicily, including Messina.
  • Calabria’s regional civil protection ordered inspections in nearby areas and said there are no damage reports so far.
  • Local health authorities reported no issues, including at Melito Porto Salvo hospital, as monitoring continues.