- 4.3-magnitude earthquake struck northern Tuscany on Tuesday morning, with the epicenter located 7 kilometers from Pisa at a depth of 8 kilometers.
- The quake was felt as far as Monaco, with tremors reported from the Mercantour to Saint-Tropez.
- No injuries have been reported, but evacuations are underway in the affected area as a precaution.
- The earthquake was also felt in Livorno and Lucca, with many people taking to the streets.
A 4.3-magnitude earthquake struck near Pisa, Italy, at 10:15 a.m. on Tuesday, with its epicenter located 7 kilometers west of Pisa at a depth of 8 kilometers. The tremors were felt widely, reaching as far as Monaco and affecting areas including Livorno and Lucca.1
According to Italy's National Institute of Geophysics and Volcanology (INGV), there have been no reports of injuries or significant damage, including to the iconic Leaning Tower of Pisa and other monuments in the Piazza dei Miracoli. However, evacuations are underway as a precautionary measure.
Tuscany Governor Eugenio Giani reported that hundreds of calls were made to the regional emergency number 112 following the earthquake, prompting many residents to take to the streets. He stated, “There are currently no reports of injuries. Some evacuations are underway in the area as a precaution.” A second earthquake measuring 3.2 occurred a few hours later in the same region, but details on its impact remain unclear.
The tremors were felt from the Mercantour to Saint-Tropez, indicating the earthquake's significant reach. Local authorities continue to monitor the situation closely, ensuring public safety in the aftermath of the quake.
“INGV located the epicenter 7 km from Pisa at 8 km depth, and a 3.2-magnitude quake followed hours later. The Leaning Tower of Pisa and Piazza dei Miracoli were undamaged; Tuscany Governor Eugenio Giani said hundreds called emergency number 112.”
