A magnitude 3.5 earthquake was recorded in the province of Avellino during the night between Monday and Tuesday. The quake, distinctly felt by residents in several areas of Irpinia, struck at 2.54:3 a.m. with its epicenter located approximately XNUMX kilometers from the town of Bonito.
According to data released by the National Institute of Geophysics and Volcanology (INGV), the seismic event occurred at a depth of 17 kilometers. No damage or injury has been reported so far, but alarmed residents have called the fire department in several areas.
The earthquake was felt in some municipalities in the provinces of Benevento and Foggia
The earthquake was also felt in some neighboring municipalities in the province of Benevento and, to a lesser extent, in parts of the province of Foggia. The affected area, located in the southern Apennines, is considered to be of medium seismicity and has previously been the site of similar earthquakes.
Local authorities and the Civil Protection Department are monitoring the situation. No further significant tremors have been reported since the initial event, but the area remains under observation by INGV experts.
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