Strong earthquake today on the border between Croatia and Italy. The epicenter was in the area of ​​​​Mount Velebit, about 35 km northeast of Zadar, in a mostly uninhabited area. The earth also shook in the Venice area, in Trieste and in Ancona.

An earthquake of magnitude 5.1 has struck Croatia and part of North-East Italy. The earthquake was also clearly felt in Italy, particularly in the regions of Friuli Venezia Giulia, Veneto and Marche. In Trieste, the shock was clearly felt, with many people leaving their buildings and pouring into the streets. Many came down from their homes, especially those who lived on the upper floors and noticed the oscillations more clearly.

No damage to people or things

Despite the strong intensity of the earthquake, no damage to people or things was reported. The shock was also felt in the Marche region, particularly in Ancona, causing moments of apprehension among the population.

In Venice, many citizens and tourists were terrified by the earthquake. In Friuli Venezia Giulia, the earthquake was felt in several areas, but no damage was reported. Local authorities monitored the situation and provided safety updates.

Earthquake on the border between Italy and Croatia: fear in Venice last edit: 2025-02-11T22:05:49+01:00 da Staff

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