A series of earthquakes striking the Mediterranean coast caused a tsunami alert, leading to mass evacuations. Twelve tremors struck the Mediterranean coast, causing panic among residents. The alert was lifted after about an hour. The Independent reported that the earthquake prompted evacuations and a tsunami alert, which was lifted after approximately one hour. Informat.ro stated that the tremors sparked mass evacuations. The Sun noted that the tsunami alert was issued after twelve quakes off the coast of Italy.