Early Monday morning, Tuscany experienced a 4.8-magnitude earthquake, as confirmed by geologists and emergency responders.
There have been no damages or injuries reported, according to the European-Mediterranean Seismological Centre (EMSC).
The earthquake had its epicenter near Marradi, situated to the northeast of Florence, and it occurred at approximately 5:10 a.m.
The quake struck at 5:10 and had a 4.8 magnitude, the National Institute of Geophysics and Vulcanology (INGV) said.
People in Marradi took to the streets due to fears that buildings might collapse. The quake was also felt in parts of the neighboring region of Emilia Romagna especially the provinces of Forli-Cesena and Ravenna. (ANSA).
This tremor was preceded by several minor shakes, as detailed by Italy‘s Institute of Geophysics and Vulcanology.
Tuscany has historically been recognized as an area prone to seismic activity. The region, in fact, experienced one of the most potent earthquakes in Italy during the 20th century, specifically in 1919 in Mugello.
Given this historical context, the recent earthquake has reignited concerns about the region’s vulnerability to seismic events.
Following the recent earthquake, Italy’s fire rescue services were contacted by several anxious residents. However, so far, no significant damages or casualties have been noted.
Earlier this week, Algeria experienced a minor jolt today, with a 2.3 magnitude earthquake hitting the province of Guelma, located about 500 kilometers east of the Algerian capital.
The Algerian Civil Defense (Protection Civile), in its official post on Facebook, pinpointed the epicenter of the tremor 3 kilometers northeast of the Ben Djerrah area. Fortunately, no damages or losses were reported as a result of the seismic activity.
