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An earthquake, measuring 6.2 ± 0.016 on the moment magnitude scale, hit Central Italy on 24 August 2016 at 03:36:32 CEST (01:36 UTC). Its epicentre was close to Accumoli , with its hypocentre at a depth of 4 ± 1 km, [1] approximately 75 km (47 mi) southeast of Perugia and 45 km (28 mi) north of L'Aquila , in an area near the borders of the ...
An earthquake occurred in the region of Abruzzo, in central Italy, at 03:32 CEST (01:32 UTC) on 6 April 2009. It was rated 5.8 or 5.9 on the Richter magnitude scale and 6.3 on the moment magnitude scale; [9] its epicentre was near L'Aquila, the capital of Abruzzo, which together with surrounding villages suffered the most damage.
Aug 24, 2016 · Update 8/24/2016: This post has been corrected to show that of the seven accused of manslaughter in the L'Aquila earthquake, only the six scientists were cleared of charges. Get the latest stories ...
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Central Italy. Max. intensity. MMI XI (Extreme) [1] Casualties. 3 deaths [2] [3] Dozens injured [4] ≈ 100,000 homeless [5] A series of major earthquakes struck Central Italy between the Marche and Umbria regions in October 2016. The third quake on 30 October was the largest in Italy in 36 years, since the 1980 Irpinia earthquake.
May 13, 2024 · Michael Ray. L’Aquila earthquake of 2009, severe earthquake that occurred on April 6, 2009, near the city of L’Aquila in the Abruzzi region of central Italy, killing more than 300 people. Learn more about the earthquake, including its causes and damage as well as relief efforts.
Aug 24, 2016 · August 24, 2016. 3 min read. Why the Earthquake in Italy Was So Destructive. A complex underground collision ripped apart Earth's crust, killing more than 100 people. By Tia Ghose &...
L'Aquila lies about 50 km (31 miles) from Amatrice, the town at the center of last week’s earthquake in central Italy. In the early hours of April 6, 2009, L’Aquila’s heart was ripped out in ...
