Earthquake shock in Velletri, fear in the night

In the night between Thursday 16 and Friday 17 May 2024, the town of Velletri was woken up by an earthquake. The epicenter of the earthquake was located right in the Velletri area, just before midnight. Although the magnitude was relatively low, registering at 2.4 on the Richter scale, the earthquake caused considerable apprehension among residents.

Shock felt by many residents

Despite the brevity of the shock, many residents reported feeling it distinctly. Social networks quickly filled with comments and testimonies. A resident shared her experience, stating: “We heard it well, luckily it was very short.” Another citizen described the sound accompanying the earthquake as a “nice roar”, underlining the sudden awakening caused by the phenomenon.

Fortunately, no damage to people or structures was reported, and the situation quickly returned to normal. Local authorities, together with expert seismologists, continue to monitor the area for any possible recurrence and to provide updates and recommendations to citizens.