An earthquake measuring 4.3 on the Richter scale struck the Tuscany region of Italy shortly after 10:15am local time on Tuesday, August 4, with its epicentre in the wider Pisa area.
No injuries have been reported so far. Official data put the earthquake’s focal depth at seven kilometres.
Many residents left their buildings as firefighters carried out checks to determine whether any damage had occurred. As a precaution, authorities decided to evacuate Pisa’s town hall and courts, while train services were also suspended.
