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Mount Etna: New 4.8-magnitude earthquake hits Sicily Mount Etna: New 4.8-magnitude earthquake hits Sicily
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A 4.8-magnitude earthquake has hit Sicily around Europe's most active volcano Mount Etna, injuring at least two people, Italian media report. A 4.8-magnitude earthquake has hit Sicily near Europe's most active volcano, Mount Etna, injuring at least 28 people, Italian officials say.
Some buildings were reportedly damaged in what was the latest in dozens of tremors since Etna erupted on Monday. Ten people were taken to hospital suffering from light injuries caused by falling debris.
Volcanic ash had earlier covered nearby villages, and flights to and from Catania airport had to be halted temporarily. Some buildings were damaged in what was the strongest in dozens of tremors since Etna erupted on Monday.
People on the mountainside were told to escape quickly. Volcanic ash had earlier covered nearby villages and Catania airport had to temporarily suspend operations.
The earthquake struck at 03:19 local time (02:19 GMT) on Wednesday near the municipality of Viagrande.The earthquake struck at 03:19 local time (02:19 GMT) on Wednesday near the municipality of Viagrande.
Pictures of damaged buildings have been posted on social media. In the village of Fleri, an 80-year-old man had to be rescued from his home. A local church was also damaged.
Italian media report panic among local residents, many of whom ran out into the streets. Italian media reported panic among residents, many of whom ran out into the streets. People on the mountainside were told to escape quickly.
There were also reports of buildings shaking in Catania, a city of more than 300,000 people.There were also reports of buildings shaking in Catania, a city of more than 300,000 people.