6.2 magnitude earthquake occurs off the coast of Calabria, Italy

On June 2, 2026, an earthquake measuring 6.2 on the Richter scale occurred shortly after midnight in the sea off the coast of Calabria, Italy. The epicenter was located 41 kilometers from the city of Cosenza and 72 kilometers from Catanzaro, with a focal depth exceeding 200 kilometers. The tremor was felt in the cities of Cosenza and Catanzaro, as well as in the regions of Basilicata and Campania, including Naples. Italian civil protection agencies and local municipal authorities reported that no injuries or significant material damages have been sustained. Ongoing safety inspections are being conducted by local authorities to ensure the structural integrity of the area. No evacuation or emergency state declarations were mentioned in the official reports.