Earthquake struck today in the province of Cosenza: a magnitude 3.5 shock with its epicenter in Celico.

A magnitude earthquake shock 3.5 was recorded today, Tuesday, August 4, in the province of Cosenza. According to the National Institute of Geophysics and Volcanology, the earthquake was located at 3:05 PM with its epicenter at 9 kilometers northeast of Celico, at a depth of 15,6 kilometers. No damage or injuries have been reported at this time.

Clearly felt by the population

The tremor, as reported on social media, was clearly felt by the population: several users reported feeling it "very clearly" and for a few seconds. Below the post published on Facebook by the INGV, they write: Cosenza, Celico, Rende, San Giovanni in Fiore, Rossano, Bisignano, Mendicino, Longobucco, Luzzi and Lamezia Terme, with comments like “it was a good shock”, “very strong in Luzzi”, “the bed moved”.

Municipalities within 20 kilometers of the epicenter include Celico, San Pietro in Guarano, Rovito, Spezzano della Sila, Lappano, and Spezzano Piccolo. The INGV (National Institute of Geophysics and Volcanology) invites those who felt the earthquake to complete the effects questionnaire on the website www.hsit.it to allow experts to analyze the impact and distribution of the effects.

Other tremors in the last few hours

In the past few hours, several seismic shocks have also been recorded near Pisa, in Tuscany. The area was hit this morning by an earthquake of 4.3 magnitude, felt from Livorno to Massa Carrara. According to the INGV (National Institute of Geophysics and Volcanology), the two strongest earthquakes were recorded at 12:47 PM and 1:04 PM, with magnitudes of 2.3 and 3.2, respectively. Authorities are continuing to inspect the buildings.

FAQ

Where was the epicenter of the earthquake in Calabria?

The epicenter was located 9 kilometers northeast of Celico, in the province of Cosenza, at a depth of 15,6 kilometers.

What was the magnitude of the earthquake?

Today's earthquake had a magnitude of 3.5 and was recorded at 3:05 PM by the National Institute of Geophysics and Volcanology.

Was there any damage?

At the moment, no damage to property or people has been reported, but the earthquake was clearly felt in several locations in Calabria.