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Updated · Fox Weather · Jun 1
Italy Records 6.2 Earthquake Near Saracena as Officials Report No Immediate Damage
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Updated · Fox Weather · Jun 1

Italy Records 6.2 Earthquake Near Saracena as Officials Report No Immediate Damage

3 articles · Updated · Fox Weather · Jun 1
  • A 6.2-magnitude earthquake struck about 10 miles southwest of Saracena at 12:12 a.m. UTC, rattling southern Italy's Calabria region.
  • USGS said the quake was unusually deep—more than 153 miles down—and produced light intensity IV shaking, enough to wake some residents and rattle doors, windows and dishes.
  • Authorities reported no immediate injuries or damage and said they were monitoring the area for any additional seismic activity.
  • Italy experiences frequent earthquakes; last month a 4.1-magnitude tremor shook Bacoli as the country heads into the summer tourism season.
Italy’s deep M6.2 quake caused no damage. Was this a lucky break or a warning for a much deadlier tremor to come?
With advanced new warning systems, can Italy truly protect its ancient cities from the next catastrophic earthquake?