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Did you feel it? 4.4 magnitude earthquake hits the Maltese Islands
That was scary…

Emma Galea

Malta was just hit with an earthquake that was felt throughout many different localities on Malta and Gozo.

The earthquake has an estimate of a 4.4 magnitude.

University of Malta

It has been a while since Malta has experienced an earthquake, with the last big one occurring on the 21st March, 1972. The magnitude recorded back then was slightly higher at 4.5.

The earthquake was felt throughout many mediterranean countries including Italy, Greece, Turkey, Algeria and Albania

No injuries have been reported as of yet.

22nd November 2022


Emma Galea
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Emma Galea
Emma is a Gozitan writer who loves all things related to English literature and history. When not busy studying or writing you will either find her immersed in a fictional book or at the cinema trying to watch as many films as she possibly can!

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