Il Fatto Quotidiano: Terremoto di magnitudo 4.5 alle pendici dell’Etna: avvertito in 3 province. Scuole chiuse in molti comuni

Una scossa di terremoto di magnitudo 4.5 si è verificata mercoledì mattina alle 07.05 alle pendici dell’Etna. La scossa è stata nettamente avvertita in almeno tre province della Sicilia Orientale: Catania, Messina e Siracusa. Il sisma è stato registrato dalla sala operativa dell’Istituto nazionale di geofisica e vulcanologia, Osservatorio etneo, di Catania. È stato localizzato invece a quattro chilometri di profondità l’epicentro, registrato sull’Etna, più precisamente a nord-ovest di Ragalna. Al momento non si segnalano danni a cose o persone.
Il sindaco di Catania, Enrico Trantino, ha annunciato che le scuole resteranno chiuse in via precauzionale nel capoluogo, per permettere i sopralluoghi alle strutture che ospitano gli istituti. Numerosi comuni della provincia catanese hanno scelto di adottare la stessa misura, messa in atto dal primo cittadino di Catania. Il dirigente generale della Protezione civile della Regione Sicilia ha disposto l’attivazione immediata di un monitoraggio telefonico per raccogliere segnalazioni e verificare criticità presso tutti i comuni in cui è stata avvertita la scossa. A riferirlo la Protezione Civile stessa.
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Earthquake of magnitude 4.5 at the foot of Etna: felt in 3 provinces. Schools closed in many municipalities.

A magnitude 4.5 earthquake occurred Wednesday morning at 7:05 am at the foot of Mount Etna. The tremor was clearly felt in at least three provinces of Eastern Sicily: Catania, Messina, and Siracusa. The seismic event was recorded by the operational room of the National Institute of Geophysics and Vulcanology, the Etna Observatory, in Catania. The epicenter was located four kilometers deep, recorded on Etna, more precisely northwest of Ragalna. At the moment, there are no reports of damage to property or people.

The mayor of Catania, Enrico Trantino, announced that schools will remain closed as a precaution in the capital, to allow inspections of the structures that house the schools. Numerous municipalities in the Catania province have chosen to adopt the same measure, implemented by the mayor of Catania. The General Director of Civil Protection for the Sicily Region ordered the immediate activation of a telephone monitoring to collect reports and verify critical issues in all municipalities where the tremor was felt. Civil Protection itself reported this.

The article “Magnitude 4.5 Earthquake at the Foot of Mount Etna: Felt in 3 Provinces. Schools Closed in Many Municipalities” comes from Il Fatto Quotidiano.

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https://www.ilfattoquotidiano.it/2026/03/04/terremoto-etna-magnitudo-scuole-chiuse-notizie/8312660/

Domani: Scossa di terremoto a Catania di magnitudo 4.5, la protezione civile: «Non risultato danni»

L’epicentro è stato individuato a una profondità di quattro chilometri alle pendici dell’Etna. A Catania le scuole rimarranno chiuse in via precauzionale per consentire i sopralluoghi per la verifica dei danni

Earthquake tremor in Catania with magnitude 4.5, Civil Protection: “No damage reported.”

The epicenter was located at a depth of four kilometers at the foot of Mount Etna. In Catania, schools will remain closed as a precaution to allow for damage assessments.

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https://www.editorialedomani.it/fatti/terremoto-catania-magnitudo-danni-feriti-epicentro-fmt9yhe1

Catania, Italia: Finding beauty beneath a gritty cover

They say to never judge a book by its cover. Well, the same can be said for cities. Some cities may not have all the glitz and panache of those that appear on Top 10 lists, but beneath its volcanic grit, Catania, Sicily, Italia is a dynamic community just waiting to be discovered.

While Catania’s central core and suburbs bask in the Mediterranean sun, some other parts of the inner city are emblazoned with graffiti and a noticeable assortment of litter dotting the streets. Another factor that makes the city seem grittier than average is the use of volcanic rock for construction and periodic douses of ashen rainfall whenever nearby Mount Etna is acting restless. In fact, in 1669 much of Catania was destroyed by an eruption by its gigantic neighbor.

It’s said that initial impressions can be lasting, but if one takes the time to peel back the visible exterior of Sicily’s second largest metropolis, you’ll find a charming, colorful, and quite beguiling city.

Not only are there scenic vistas due to the city’s location adjacent to the Ionian Sea and Mount Etna, but it is filled with impressive human made attributes like the Teatro Massimo Belinni, a number of fontana (fountains), the Greco-Roman Teatro, notable architecture throughout the city, and cute art installations like colorful umbrella covers of public spaces like small piazzas and alleys. Overall, the heart of Catania is very walkable.

Beyond those sights, Catania has a terrific collection of bookstores, vintage/new record stores, and the stunning underground University of Catania Library, where the former Benedictine Monastery Library was previously situated (see below).

We spent 10 days there in late January/early February 2026 and found some truly exquisite sights that are well-worth a deeper look by tourists and locals alike. Interspersed throughout this post are images from Catania that should provide anyone with inspiration to visit this busy and industrious city aside the Ionian Sea.

Peace!

Volcano guides at Mount Etna strike over new hiking restrictions.

Tour guides who lead hikers up Sicily’s Mount Etna have gone on strike for the first time in decades.

They are protesting tougher restrictions imposed by local authorities after a round of eruptions at the giant volcano in recent weeks.

Above certain altitudes, it is a legal requirement to go up the volcano with a qualified guide.

https://mediafaro.org/article/20260108-volcano-guides-at-mount-etna-strike-over-new-hiking-restrictions?mf_channel=mastodon&action=forward

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Mount Etna erupts as skiers enjoy spectacle on the slopes.

Mount Etna’s northeastern crater lit up Sicily’s sky with Strombolian activity, visible from ski slopes.

A 2.4-magnitude earthquake followed, highlighting Etna's vitality.

https://mediafaro.org/article/20251228-mount-etna-erupts-as-skiers-enjoy-spectacle-on-the-slopes?mf_channel=mastodon&action=forward

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Earthquake data could hold the key to predicting Mount Etna’s next eruption, a study finds.

New research shows earthquake patterns can help forecast Mount Etna eruptions.

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People stand near the flow of lava from Mount Etna, which has remained active for the last few weeks. Catania, #Italy

Photograph: Giuseppe Distefano/AFP/Getty Images

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Lava ribbons

People watch a flow of lava from Mount Etna, which remains active after eruptions resumed on 10 August, Sicily, #Italy

Photograph: Giuseppe Distefano/AFP/Getty Images

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