Magnitude 6.2 Earthquake Jolts Southern Italy, Felt Across Calabria Region
A magnitude 6.2 earthquake struck southern Italy in the early hours of Tuesday, shaking parts of the Calabria region and prompting reports of light but widely felt tremors, according to the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS).
Residents in southern Italy were shaken overnight after a magnitude 6.2 earthquake struck the region in the early hours of Tuesday.
The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) said the quake hit around 10 miles southwest of Saracena at 6:12 p.m. EST (12:12 a.m. UTC), with its epicenter located roughly 23 miles from Cosenza in the Calabria region.
The tremor originated at a depth of more than 153 miles beneath the surface.
According to the USGS, the earthquake was assigned a preliminary intensity of IV on the Modified Mercalli Intensity Scale, indicating light shaking that is generally noticeable indoors and capable of waking some people during sleep.
At this level of intensity, objects such as dishes, windows, and doors may rattle, while walls can produce creaking or cracking sounds. Parked vehicles may also sway slightly.
However, people outdoors were less likely to feel the tremor.