L'Aquila

On April 6, 2009, an earthquake measuring 5.8 on the Richter scale was measured here in L'Aquila. Earthquakes mark the history of L'Aquila, as the city is situated partially on an ancient lake-bed that amplifies seismic activity. On April 6, 2009, at 01:32 GMT an earthquake of 6.3 magnitude struck central Italy with its epicentre near L'Aquila. Initial reports said the earthquake caused damage to between 3,000 and 10,000 buildings in L'Aquila. Several buildings also collapsed. 308 people were killed by the earthquake, and approximately 1,500 people were injured. Around 65,000 people were made homeless. There were many students trapped in a partially collapsed dormitory. The April 6 earthquake was felt throughout Abruzzo; as far away as Rome, other parts of Lazio, Marche, Molise, Umbria, and Campania.

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