Earthquake of magnitude 3.5. Nature has once again demonstrated its unpredictability, reminding us how essential it is to be prepared for unexpected situations.

3.5 magnitude earthquake in Emilia-Romagna

In the Piacenza area, in the Emilia-Romagna region, a seismic sequence occurred which caused concern. There more intense shock, of magnitude 3.5, was detected at 7.11 am on Friday 13 October 2023, in the province of Piacenza. This seismic event took place at a depth of 22 km. The epicenter was near Vigolzone, about 15 kilometers south of Piacenza. At this time, no casualties or significant property damage have been reported.

Immediately afterwards, eight minutes later at 7.19am, the same area was hit by a second seismic shock. Fortunately of lower intensity, with a magnitude of 2.5. This event had the same depth characteristics, with the epicenter located just 4 km from San Giorgio Piacentino. Subsequently, at 7.42, a third shock of magnitude 2.7 was recorded, occurring at a depth of 24 km and with an epicenter located just 3 km from Vigolzone.

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The other shocks

At 8.17, a fourth shock was detected, this time of magnitude 2.9, with the epicenter still near San Giorgio Piacentino, but at a depth of 25 km. At 8.29am, another occurred seismic event, with a magnitude of 2.4, located 24 kilometers deep and with an epicenter located 2 km from Vigolzone.

These seismic tremors are part of a seismic swarm that has affected the area surrounding Piacenza in recent days. From September 27 to today, over twenty earthquakes have been recorded in this region, all between magnitude 2.0 and 2.9, with the exception of the magnitude 3.5 one which occurred at 7.11 am today.

In particular, between Sunday 8 and Monday 9 October, seven seismic shocks occurred, followed by one of magnitude 2.7 on 10 October, again with an epicenter in San Giorgio Piacentino, and one of magnitude 2.4 on 11 October, in Carpaneto Piacentino. The seismic situation in the area requires continued attention and further monitoring.

Breaking news October 13th, earthquake shakes Italy: the affected area and the details last edit: 2023-10-13T10:39:09+02:00 da Cristina Gatto

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