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An earthquake, whose epicenter was identified 46 kilometers southeast of Zagreb, Croatia, was clearly felt by the population also on the Italian Adriatic coast. The earth shook indeed a Trieste, Bologna, Verona, Milan and Padua, but the impact was also felt in Marche and Abruzzo. According to the INGV, the magnitude of the earthquake is 6.4, very similar to that of October 30, 2016 in central Italy.
Great damage to Zagreb, destroyed Petrinja: At least one man dead
According to the Croatian newspapers, there have been numerous collapses in Petrinja, a city whose historic center – as the mayor also reported – has been destroyed and there is also a victim. The first citizen Darinko dumbovic declared that half of the Croatian city is destroyed. In a statement to the “N1” station, Dumbovic called for urgent help, particularly from the fire brigade and the army. “We are trying to get the people trapped in their cars out, we still don’t know if they are dead or injured. I heard that the kindergarten also collapsed but luckily there were no children inside,” Dumbovic said. The mayor finally specified that he had overheard Croatian Prime Minister Andrej Plenkovic by phone, who confirmed that he will immediately leave for Petrinja.
In Zagreb, thousands of people also took to the streets and the alarm sirens sounded. The police called on citizens to leave their homes and take refuge in the open air, in spaces as far away as possible from unsafe or potentially damaged buildings.
Yesterday three strong earthquakes in Croatia: magnitudes 5.2, 4.7 and 4.1
Last night in Croatia a series of aftershocks and low intensity seismic aftershocks were registered between Petrinja and Sisak, the two towns, south of Zagreb, hit yesterday morning by three strong earthquakes of magnitude 5.2, 4.7 and 4, 1. The material damage was significant, but fortunately there were no victims or injuries. Those of the night were of magnitude between 3.0 and 2.5. However, the population, still scared by yesterday’s strong earthquake, did not take to the streets. According to regional media, between 1,500 and 2,000 public buildings and homes have been damaged to varying degrees in the area affected by the earthquake, where President Zoran Milanovic and Prime Minister Andrej Plenkovic immediately went yesterday, who provided aid insurance. for the comprehensive restoration of damaged structures.
Shock was also felt in Italy: controls in buildings in Veneto and Friuli
The earthquake that hit Croatia, and in particular the Zagreb area, was clearly felt in Italy, especially along the Adriatic coast. Civil protection controls are being carried out, especially in the areas closest to the epicenter, Friuli Venezia Giulia and Veneto. At the moment there are no criticalities or damages. According to the Fvg Civil Protection, hundreds of telephone calls from alarmed people would have reached the switchboards. The operations room of the regional civil protection is in contact with all municipalities while the four provincial commands of the fire department are on alert, but there are currently no emergency calls. However, inspections will be arranged to review older buildings.
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