Yet another earthquake in Italy: it doesn’t take long for a shock
The earth is shaking again and this time the tremor was felt in the province of Crotone, in Calabria. This was felt at 7.35pm and after the main one many others followed. What is happening in Southern Italy?
Here’s what the experts say.
New earthquake in Calabria: the Earth shakes more and more
A few more hours ago, precisely around 7.35pm on May 24, 2024, the earth began to tremble Calabria and more precisely in Cirò, in the province of Crotone. The shock felt by the population reached a magnitude of 4 and, apparently, other small ones earth oscillations would occur later.
![The earth trembles in Calabria](https://www.bigodino.it/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/calabria-2.jpg)
According to initial investigations, the earthquake occurred precisely in Cirò, at a depth of approximately 23 km. To identify the earthquake the IGVD of Romewhich was mobilized to examine the extent of the earthquake and all the movements of the earth’s crust.
It remains to be seen whether all this depends on Karst bradyseism which has been occurring in Campania for some time or whether the earthquake in question is a factor isolated from everything else. The inhabitants certainly felt the pinch, as the shock was well felt by all residents.
The places where the earthquake was felt: the report
Although the epicenter of the earthquake was located about 4 km from Cirò, the tremor was also felt in several surrounding areas of Calabria. Among the certain ones we mention Carfizzi, San Nicola dell’Alto, Crucoli, Melissa and Cirò Marina.
![Seismic shock in Crotone in Calabria](https://www.bigodino.it/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Calabria.jpg)
According to some last minute reports there were also slight anomalies at Cosenza, Catanzaro and Lecce, as some locals would have noticed unusual movements while they were in their homes.
Also not to be ruled out Taranto and Gallipolias the earthquake it was felt here too. In any case, the Civil Protection declared that it had contacted all the municipalities affected by the earthquake in order to quantify potential damage to property and people.
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