Italy has been rocked by a powerful 6.2 magnitude earthquake in Scarcelli, with hundreds of people reporting feeling the impact after the quake struck.

00:14, Tue, Jun 2, 2026 Updated: 00:41, Tue, Jun 2, 2026

Map of earthquake in Italy

Map of earthquake in Italy (Image: USGS)

Italy has been struck by a powerful 6.2 magnitude earthquake.

The tremor in Scarcelli was felt across a wide area, striking just after midnight local time on Tuesday, June 2.

Hundreds of residents have reported experiencing the impact from the 'shake'.

40 mins ago00:14 Olivia Beeson

Only little area impacted

Despite the magnitude of the quake, there is little area impacted.

The earthquake struck just after midnight about 11 miles southwest of Scarcelli, Italy, data from the agency shows.

Reports from United States Geological Survey indicate that there is little or no population exposed to any landslides or liquiefaction.

48 mins ago00:06 Olivia Beeson

No initial damage recorded

According to initial reports, there is no immediate damage verified at this time.

50 mins ago00:04 Olivia Beeson

Hundreds of resident feel 'shakes'

Hundreds of residents have reported feeling the impact of the quake across the region.

The 6.2 magnitude earthquake took place just after midnight (local time) on Tuesday, June 2.

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