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Italy earthquakes: Strong tremors shakes Rome buildings | |
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Two strong earthquakes have hit central Italy, shaking buildings in the capital Rome. | |
A 5.4-magnitude earthquake struck at 1710 GMT south of Visso in the province of Macerata, the US Geological Survey said. There were no immediate reports of injuries. | |
It was followed just over two hours later by even more powerful tremor. | |
The quakes come two months after a powerful earthquake struck slightly to the south, killing 295 people. | |
The 6.2 magnitude quake, on 24 August, toppled buildings in villages in the mountainous region around Amatrice. | The 6.2 magnitude quake, on 24 August, toppled buildings in villages in the mountainous region around Amatrice. |
Amatrice is just 60km (37 miles) away from the epicentre of Wednesday's first earthquake. | |
People in the towns of Pescara, Ancone and L'Aquila rushed out of their homes in panic as the ground shook. | People in the towns of Pescara, Ancone and L'Aquila rushed out of their homes in panic as the ground shook. |
The earthquakes rattled doors and windows in Rome, reports said. The mayor of one town said residents were without power, and there were reports of damaged buildings. | |
A section of a highway north of Rome was closed due to a landslide, said Ornella De Luca, a spokeswoman for Italy's civil protection agency. | |
Prime Minister Matteo Renzi is on his way to Rome, local media (in Italian) report. | Prime Minister Matteo Renzi is on his way to Rome, local media (in Italian) report. |
The first earthquake was relatively shallow, at a depth of 9km (nearly six miles). | |
Are you in an area affected by the earthquake? Tell us about your experience by emailing haveyoursay@bbc.co.uk. | Are you in an area affected by the earthquake? Tell us about your experience by emailing haveyoursay@bbc.co.uk. |
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