6.2 magnitude earthquake hits southern Italy, shaking felt in various areas

The National Institute of Geophysics and Volcanology in Italy announced on the 2nd that a 6.2 magnitude earthquake occurred in the sea near the southern region of Calabria. There have been no reports of casualties or significant property damage so far. According to the institute's monitoring, the earthquake occurred at 12:35 am local time on the 2nd, with the epicenter in the sea off the northwest coast of the province of Cosenza in the Calabria region, at a depth of about 250 kilometers. The earthquake was felt in a wide area. People in several regions in southern Italy, including Calabria, Sicily, Campania, and Apulia, reported feeling the tremor. Some residents briefly evacuated their homes to seek shelter outdoors after the earthquake. The Italian Civil Protection Department and local governments are continuously monitoring the situation after the earthquake. The institute stated that they will continue to track subsequent earthquake activities and provide timely information.