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Two Nighttime Quakes Shake Meldola Area in Emilia‑Romagna

Recorded by INGV, the tremors produced widespread reports of shaking with no confirmed damage and point to continued regional seismic activity after a larger January quake

Overview

  • INGV recorded a magnitude-3.2 earthquake near Meldola at 01:51 on Monday, June 1, with a hypocenter about 22 kilometres deep.
  • A second event in the same area was logged at 07:58 on June 1 with a shallower hypocenter near 8 kilometres.
  • Hundreds of residents in Meldola and nearby towns including Predappio and Bertinoro reported feeling the shocks and described shaking on INGV social channels.
  • Initial official and local reports found no confirmed injuries or structural damage following the two tremors.
  • The episodes add to ongoing seismicity in Emilia‑Romagna, which is classed as a moderately active zone and experienced a stronger magnitude‑4.3 quake northwest of Forlì in January, and INGV continues to monitor the area for further activity.