Earthquake in Central Italy began after 10 PM local time. Italian media reported three strong shocks of a magnitude of 5.1, and 5.3 to 5.4. They were accompanied by several weaker tremors. Their focus is at a depth of about 9 kilometers.
the Aftershocks have occurred in the territories devastated by the earthquakes in August and October, i.e. in Lazio, Marche and Abruzzo. The earth shook, in particular, in l’aquila, damaged by a strong blow in 2009.
the Quake was very noticeable in Rome. The authorities have decided to suspend the running of the two metro lines and to evacuate some of the stations for monitoring. In many cities and towns people ran into the streets. Were evacuated and some schools and offices also in the Italian capital. “La Repubblica” reported that intelligence agencies have received thousands of calls from concerned people.
Tremors were felt in Rome, but it seems that there are no victims, – tells AFP the new President of the European Parliament Antonio Tajani of Italy.
Service check the areas where there have been aftershocks. In the town of Amatrice, destroyed in the August earthquake, on Wednesday collapsed then the surviving bell tower of the Church. Destruction in the center of the country are defined as minor.
territories of the previous shocks, the situation is extremely difficult, because the population is struggling not only with their consequences, but also with the attack of harsh winter. Are there even two feet of snow.
- the Situation very difficult, – says the head of the Civil Defense Fabrizio Curcio. He noted that the catastrophic earthquake on August 24 that killed nearly 300 people, the earth trembles in Central Italy all the time. – Hitherto recorded 45 thousand aftershocks – reported.
- the Current turmoil is a continuation of the same seismic activity – explain sejsmolodzy.
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