A 5.1 magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of Calabria, Italy, early this morning, with tremors felt across Malta and Gozo. The quake occurred at a depth of 65km in the Ionian Sea, according to Italy's National Institute of Geophysics and Volcanology.
Residents in Malta reported being woken by shaking, with calls flooding emergency lines. However, no injuries or major damage have been reported so far. Domenico Costarella, head of the Calabria Region's Civil Protection Department, confirmed inspections found no damage, but noted a 'lot of fear' among residents.
This follows minor tremors in Calabria on January 6 and 7. The earthquake was felt in several parts of Italy and across Malta, including Marsascala, Valletta, and St Paul's Bay.
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