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A strong earthquake of magnitude 4.5 was registered shortly before 9:30 p.m. in the southern belt of eastern Sicily but according to the first Civil Protection controls there would be no injuries or serious damage. The earthquake had as its epicenter the coast of Ragusa. The earth shook for about fifteen seconds, affecting in particular the maritime areas, such as Marina di Ragusa, Marina di Modica, Pozzallo up to the area between Marzamemi and Avola. The earthquake was also felt in the provinces of Syracuse, Enna, Caltanissetta, Catania and throughout the Tyrrhenian belt. According to the first results of Civil Protection there was no material or personal damage. Lots of calls to the fire department switchboard.
Civil Protection controls are ongoing. So scary but no serious damage was found. Already since 9:30 p.m. last night, so a few minutes after the scare, the mayor of Licata (Agrigento) Pino Galanti and the deputy Antonio Montana, together with Civil Protection, toured the streets of the city “to check for damage and reassure” . people who, terrified, took to the streets ”.
“Together with Civil Protection – Galanti and Montana wrote – we are monitoring the area to verify damage or potential risks. Everything at this moment seems to be under control! We all pray, despite the obvious force majeure, to avoid the meetings in any case and to go home. For any information use only the references of the mayor, Civil Protection and Municipal Police. Do not rely on arbitrary and unverified communications from impromptu seismologists. Let’s keep calm. “
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