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4.3 magnitude earthquake shakes Pisa

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A 4.3 magnitude earthquake struck the region around Pisa. The Leaning Tower remained undamaged despite the quake and remained open to visitors.

A 4.3 magnitude earthquake has been recorded in the region around Pisa.1 Hundreds of emergency calls were received by the authorities after the quake shook the city.1 The Leaning Tower of Pisa remained undamaged despite the quake and remained open to visitors.1

The subsoil of clay and sand beneath the Leaning Tower of Pisa led to its oblique position centuries ago.2 The quake seemed like an unwanted stress test for the Leaning Tower.2 Many people panicked as a result of the quake.2

Why it matters

  • The Leaning Tower of Pisa is a 58-meter-high structure that has had an inclination of about 4 degrees since the 12th century due to unstable subsoil.2

  • Tuscany is a region in Italy known for its culture, viticulture and historic cities such as Pisa.1

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2 source reports

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  1. 1

    FAZ · DE

    Stärke von 4,3: Erdbeben nahe Pisa – Schiefer Turm bleibt geöffnet

    Aug 4, 2026

    Factliner text translated from German

  2. 2

    DW Deutsch · DE

    Unter dem Schiefen Turm von Pisa bebt die Erde

    Aug 4, 2026

    Factliner text translated from German

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