A magnitude 5.0 earthquake struck Sicily and was felt across a wide area, from Palermo to Catania, as well as on the Aeolian Islands.
According to the data, the main quake struck at 12:19, with its epicentre in the southern Tyrrhenian Sea, northwest of the Aeolian Islands, near Alicudi.
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Three further tremors subsequently struck the area. One, with a magnitude of 4.0, was recorded at 12:24, while another reached magnitude 4.3. A magnitude 3.6 earthquake had also been recorded overnight at 01:56.
The National Institute of Geophysics and Volcanology (INGV) said the strongest quake was clearly felt in Palermo. Residents took to the streets, including employees at the headquarters of the Regional Department of Family Affairs.
The tremors were also felt in Trapani, where the courthouse was evacuated following the 12:19 earthquake. So far, no property damage or injuries have been reported.
