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7.1 magnitude earthquake strikes central Italy – reports 6.6 earthquake strikes central Italy, tremors felt in Rome (VIDEO)
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A powerful 7.1 magnitude earthquake has hit central Italy, Reuters reports citing the United States Geological Survey and local broadcasters. This comes only three days after two more tremors shook the region on Wednesday, leaving villages partly destroyed. A mighty earthquake has hit central Italy, shaking buildings as far away as Rome. Reports on the magnitude varied from 6.5 to 7.1. This comes only three days after two more tremors shook the region on Wednesday, leaving villages partly destroyed.
There were no immediate reports on damage or casualties caused by the quake. WATCH LIVE:
However, local RAI TV reports that the tremor was powerful enough to wake the residents of the capital Rome, who reported walls of the buildings shaking. At the moment, USGS's website puts the magnitude at 6.6.
Initial reports on the magnitude of the tremors varied - while USGS and Italian media talked of a 7.1-strong earthquake, the European-Mediterranean Seismological Centre (EMSC) said the tremor was 6.6 magnitude. Initial reports on the magnitude of the tremors varied – while  USGS and Italian media first talked of a 7.1 earthquake, the European-Mediterranean Seismological Center (EMSC) said the tremor was magnitude 6.5 or 6.6.
Italy Civil Protection reports buildings collapsing in a number of locations following Sunday's tremors. They did not provide any information regarding casualties.
Local RAI TV reports that the tremor was powerful enough to wake the residents of the capital Rome, who reported walls of buildings shaking.
While according to RAI Radio, at least two buildings collapsed in Norcia - the Basilica di San Benedetto and the Cathedral of Santa Maria Argentea.
The USGS says the quake was centered 68 km (42 miles) east-southeast of the city of Perugia and 132 kilometers northeast of Rome. The epicenter lay some 108 kilometers deep.
Italians who live in the areas affected by the quake rushed to the web, posting videos of shaking furniture inside their homes.
According to those on Twitter, tremors were felt in Rome, Perugia, Rimini, Abruzzo and even Naples.
READ MORE: Chilling images capture destruction as two earthquakes hit Italy (PHOTOS, VIDEOS)
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.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."There is no current evidence that the (seismic) sequence underway is coming to an end," the commission warned.
This week's quakes come mere two months after almost 300 people were killed in the region by a quake that levelled several small towns.
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