Italy Struck by 6.2 Magnitude Earthquake Near Scarcelli
Italy Struck by 6.2 Magnitude Earthquake Near Scarcelli

A 6.2 magnitude earthquake struck near Scarcelli, Italy, just after midnight local time on Tuesday, June 2. The quake was felt over a large region, with hundreds of residents reporting the impact.

The earthquake occurred approximately 11 miles southwest of Scarcelli, at a depth of 247.1 kilometres, categorising it as an intermediate depth earthquake. The United States Geological Survey reported little or no population exposed to landslides or liquefaction.

Initial reports indicate no immediate damage has been verified. The tremor was widely felt across the area, but no casualties or structural harm have been confirmed at this time.

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