A 6.0 magnitude earthquake struck southern Italy in the early hours of Tuesday, with its epicenter located about 68 kilometers north of Naples and near the town of Piedimonte Matese, according to preliminary seismological data.
The tremor was recorded at 00:03:55 local time, causing concern among residents across the region.
According to the European-Mediterranean Seismological Centre, the earthquake had a magnitude of 6.0 on the Richter scale and occurred at a depth of approximately 11 kilometers, making it a relatively shallow quake, which can often be felt more strongly at the surface.
The epicenter was located roughly 68 kilometers north of Naples, a major Italian city with a population of about 959,000 residents, and about 14 kilometers northeast of Piedimonte Matese, a smaller town with around 11,200 inhabitants.
The affected area lies within the Apennine seismic zone, part of the Apennine Mountains, a region known for frequent seismic activity due to the complex geological structure of the Italian peninsula.
So far, no official reports of casualties or significant damage have been confirmed. Local authorities and civil protection services continue to monitor the situation closely as assessments are carried out across the affected areas.
