Magnitude 5.5 earthquake off Aeolian Islands triggers evacuations in Sicily

A 5.5-magnitude earthquake struck off the Aeolian Islands, prompting evacuations of schools and offices across Sicily from Palermo to Catania. The event is part of ongoing seismic activity in the region; damage assessment is ongoing. It matters as a natural disaster with potential infrastructure and humanitarian impacts.

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