A 7.1 Magnitude Earthquake Hits Italy
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The latest earthquake which hit at 6.40am and was felt as far as Rome was the most powerful following series of tremors that have hit the region, having measured from 6.4 to 7.1 magnitude.
The first tremor was a 5.4 on the Richter scale, the second 6.1 and the third 4.9, according to the United States Geological Society
Italy's National Commission for the Forecast and Prevention of Major Risks (CGR) cautioned Friday that more powerful earthquakes could hit the region in the nearest future, identifying at least three areas at risk for further seismic activity.
"There is no current evidence that the (seismic) sequence underway is coming to an end," the commission warned.
The earlier earthquakes struck near the border between the regions of Marche and Umbria, but the epicentre is still unclear.They was also felt in Rome where local media reported some of Rome's ancient structures were shaken.
The tremors could be felt as far afield as Bologna.The Mayor of the town of Ussita, Marco Rinaldi, said: "It was a very strong earthquake, apocalyptic.
"People are screaming on the street and now we are without lights."Many houses have collapsed. Our town is finished.'Mr Rinaldi said: "The second quake was a long, terrible one."
Source: The Mirror
The latest earthquake which hit at 6.40am and was felt as far as Rome was the most powerful following series of tremors that have hit the region, having measured from 6.4 to 7.1 magnitude.
The first tremor was a 5.4 on the Richter scale, the second 6.1 and the third 4.9, according to the United States Geological Society
Italy's National Commission for the Forecast and Prevention of Major Risks (CGR) cautioned Friday that more powerful earthquakes could hit the region in the nearest future, identifying at least three areas at risk for further seismic activity.
"There is no current evidence that the (seismic) sequence underway is coming to an end," the commission warned.
The earlier earthquakes struck near the border between the regions of Marche and Umbria, but the epicentre is still unclear.They was also felt in Rome where local media reported some of Rome's ancient structures were shaken.
The tremors could be felt as far afield as Bologna.The Mayor of the town of Ussita, Marco Rinaldi, said: "It was a very strong earthquake, apocalyptic.
"People are screaming on the street and now we are without lights."Many houses have collapsed. Our town is finished.'Mr Rinaldi said: "The second quake was a long, terrible one."
Source: The Mirror
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