An alarm for tsunami has been issued in Italy following a series of earthquakes registered on the Mediterranean coast near Sicily, promoting the preliminary evacuation of several schools and public buildings.
On Friday, during noon, 12 seismic swings were recorded, with magnitudes up to 5.0 in the area near the island. As a result, several schools were evacuated in Palermo and Messin.
According to local media, authorities called on residents to show caution near coastal areas and remain vigilant after the tsunami alarm is issued. Students stopped teaching while several public offices were emptied.
Evacuation measures also extended to the city of Trapan, on the west coast of Sicily. Meanwhile, on the island of Lepar, between Sicilia and mainland Italy, students and municipal workers left the facilities.
According to reported data, the quake’s epicentre was located less than 60 miles [60 km] from Palermo, the capital of Sicily, which has a population of about 648 thousand.
Volunteers were also felt in Palermo, Patti, Lecata, Capo d’Orlando, and Campopfelice di Roccella. Authorities reported that the other 11 quakes had magnituded over 3.0.
Geological Service of the United States ( U ndo The SGS recorded an earthquake of 5.7 and depth of 10 miles [10 km] north of the island at 10:19 local time.
Palermos Mayor Roberto Lagalla declared that authorities were closely monitoring the situation. He called on residents and persons near the coast to stay away from the sea and follow instructions from responsible institutions.
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