A deep, offshore earthquake of magnitude around 6.1 struck the Calabria coast in southern Italy, with the epicenter in the Tyrrhenian Sea near Scarcelli, Paola, Quattromiglia and Cosenza, at a depth of about 250 kilometers.

There were no casualties or major structural damages reported, though residents felt strong tremors and civil protection and fire services received calls for information.

Tremors were widely felt across southern Italy, including Naples, Vesuvian and Phlegraean areas, Potenza, Palermo, and Cilento towns, prompting ongoing monitoring.

Authorities emphasized that monitoring continues and updates will be provided as the situation evolves.

The event was reported by the National Institute of Geophysics and Volcanology (INGV) and cited by news agencies, with corroborating measurements from GFZ and USGS.

Seismic networks are assessing impacts and potential secondary hazards like landslides, using ShakeMap data from INGV, USGS, EMSC and other sources.

Disaster management authorities say life is returning toward normal in affected areas as data analysis continues and authorities coordinate checks.

Officials warned against misinformation, clarifying that photos of collapsed structures circulating online are false.

Sources for the report include INGV, GeoSphere Austria, Rai, Trenitalia, and local officials, with ongoing official briefings.

Residents contacted civil protection and fire departments; regional authorities and mayors near the epicenter stayed informed and watched for developments.

The report’s analysis and real-time seismic coverage come from Rishav Kothari of The Watchers.

Observations extended to nearby countries, including Greece, Albania, Montenegro, Croatia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, and Malta.