4.8-magnitude earthquake hits Sicily

A 4.8-magnitude earthquake has hit Sicily near Europe's most active volcano, Mount Etna, injuring at least 28 people, Italian officials say.

A part of a highway running along the Mediterranean sea has been closed. Some old buildings have also been



damaged. 

The epicentre was located north of Catania. 

The quake is the strongest in the region after Mount Etna erupted on Monday, spewing ash and forcing the temporary closure of Sicilian airspace.