31 Oct 2022 | 10:20 PM UTC
Italy: Magnitude-5.5 offshore earthquake occurs near western coast of Cosenza Province at around 22:42 CET Oct. 31
Magnitude-5.5 earthquake occurs near coast of Cosenza Province, Italy, at 22:42 CET Oct. 31. No immediate reports of damage or injuries.
Event
A magnitude-5.5 offshore earthquake occurred near the western coast of Italy's Cosenza Province at around 22:42 CET Oct. 31. The epicenter was about 11 km (7 miles) west-southwest of Tortora Marina, Italy. The tremor occurred at a depth of about 267 km (165 miles), and light shaking was probably felt in parts of southern Italy. There have been no initial reports of damage or casualties as a result of the earthquake; significant damage is unlikely. It could take several hours until authorities can conduct comprehensive damage assessments, especially in remote areas. Aftershocks are likely over the coming days. The event has not prompted any tsunami advisories.
Officials may temporarily shut down transportation infrastructure in the tremor zone to check for damage. Minor disruptions could occur during shutdowns, but service will likely resume quickly if no damage is found. Utility outages are possible, particularly near the earthquake's epicenter.
Advice
Out of an abundance of caution, consider vacating multistory buildings where shaking occurred until authorities confirm their structural integrity. Monitor and plan for aftershocks.
