Magnitude 6.1 earthquake strikes off coast of southern Italy, GFZ says

 A 6.1 magnitude earthquake struck off the ⁠coast ​of southern ​Italy in ​the ⁠early hours of ‌Tuesday. (Representational/File Photo)

 A 6.1 magnitude earthquake struck off the ⁠coast ​of southern ​Italy in ​the ⁠early hours of ‌Tuesday, the German Research Centre ⁠for ⁠Geosciences said.

The ⁠quake ‌was registered ​at ‌a depth ‌of ​253 ​kilometers (157.21 ​miles), GFZ ​added.

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