Europe: Earthquake of magnitude 4.8 hits Sicily, no casualties

Sicily: An earthquake of magnitude 4.8, on Wednesday, hit Sicily around Europe's most active volcano Mount Etna. Two people were also injured who were immediately taken to the hospital.

The Earthquake struck at 0319 hours near Viagrande.

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The residents panicked and many ran out onto the streets as the fresh tremors were felt just two days after Mount Etna erupted on Monday with officials reporting more than 130 tremors of up to 4.3-magnitude.

here is the tweet which shows the pictures of damaged buildings:

https://twitter.com/notiveri/status/1077799439559942144

There were also reports of buildings shaking in Catania, a port city with more than three lakh people. Volcanic ash had covered nearby villages, and flights to and from Catania airport had to be halted temporarily.

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