Eastern Sicily startled by light quake

The east of Sicily was hit by a small earthquake in the night from Friday to Saturday.

The quake was at a depth of about nine kilometers. The epicenter was located near the town of Santa Maria di Licodia, northeast of provincial capital Catania. According to the fire brigade, the quake caused, among other things, plasterwork to crumble in some buildings, but there is no significant damage.

Out of fear of aftershocks, many people did not dare to enter their homes after the quake and spent the rest of the night in the street.