Italy
Coastal Quakes
A 4.0 magnitude earthquake struck the Italian island of Ischia earlier this morning. Primarily a tourist destination, the island is home to many hotels, bars, and clubs, with many people still outdoors during the early hours of the morning when the earthquake began. One building collapsed on top of 3 brothers, but all were saved. Despite this success, 2 people are confirmed dead and an additional 39 are reported injured. Aid is currently being ferried to the island from the mainland.
This map shows the location of most large earthquakes that have occurred in Italy. Ischia can be seen off the western coast. Click on the map to learn more.
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