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Magnitude 6.0 Earthquake Strikes Southern Italy Near Naples
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Magnitude 6.0 earthquake strikes southern Italy near Naples
An earthquake measuring 6.0 on the Richter scale struck southern Italy in the early hours of Tuesday, with its epicenter about 68 kilometers north of Naples and near the town of Piedimonte Matese, according to initial seismological data. The tremor was recorded at 00:03:55 local Italian time. The magnitude of the earthquake was estimated at 6.0 on the Richter scale, while the focal depth was estimated at 11 kilometers, which classifies it as a r…
With an epicenter 12km from Anacapri, it was meant on the night of the past two-to-one, developed the U.S. Geological Service, but without record of material or injury.
The tremor occurred shortly after midnight local time, with an epicenter near Piedmont Matese and a shallow focal depth of 11 kilometers.
It was felt in several regions of western Italy and neighbouring countries such as San Marino, Vatican and Croatia. There is no record of victims or material damage.
A strong earthquake shook the area around Naples, and it could even be felt in Milan - The tremor was even felt around Rome and Milan.
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