An earthquake A magnitude 4.7 earthquake was recorded this morning, Tuesday, August 26, at 06:07 a.m. off the coast of Trapani. The National Institute of Geophysics and Volcanology (INGV) located the epicenter at sea in the southern Tyrrhenian Sea, approximately 80 kilometers off the Sicilian coast, west of the Egadi Islands, at a depth of 10 kilometers.
Earthquake felt in several provinces
The geographic coordinates recorded are 38.1913 latitude and 11.3808 longitude. The earthquake was felt in several provinces: the earthquake It was clearly felt not only in Trapani and surrounding municipalities, but also in Marsala, Favignana, and even Palermo, especially on the upper floors of buildings. Numerous accounts emerged on social media: many reported being awakened by the roar and the undulating motion that rocked beds and lamps.
A strong earthquake has struck, but fortunately no damage has been reported.
No damage has been reported. Despite the fear, fortunately, there have been no reports of damage to people or buildings at this time. The Civil Protection Department is monitoring the situation in collaboration with the INGV (National Institute of Geophysics and Volcanology).
Another shock during the night
Shortly before, at 05:17, another shock had been recorded in Sicilia, this time along the northeastern coast, off the coast of Messina. This earthquake measured 2.9 magnitude, with its epicenter at a depth of 6,2 kilometers. Sicily, located in a high seismic and volcanic hazard area, is frequently affected by tremors of varying intensity.
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