Continuing aftershock activity in Italy and travel to the region

Aftershocks are expected to occur in the affected region within the next days and weeks. Their frequency and intensity will decrease over time, although the exact pattern of the earthquake sequence is not predictable. We cannot exclude the possibility of additional damaging earthquakes occurring within the coming days.

The SED does not provide any advice concerning travel in the region. According to the Minister for Tourism in Emilia-Romagna, there has been no damage at any tourist facilities. "Hotels, restaurants, beach clubs, bars, etc are fully operational from north to south- from Po Delta to Ravenna, Rimini all the way down to Cattolica. All the connecting arteries - flights, motorways, trains - are running normally." Further information from the regional tourist board can be found here. Nevertheless in the villages which sustained significant damages, some restrictions in daily routine should be expected.

Reflecting our analysis, the earthquake risk in a broad region around the epicenter has not been raised by the recent earthquakes. But stronger aftershocks could be felt in the entire northern part of Italy.