Deadly Earthquake in Italy: What We Know
Editors, USA TODAY 6:23 a.m. EDT August 24, 2016
Europe • August 2016 • Views: 1,459
– The 6.2. magnitude earthquake struck central Italy, near Rieti, shortly after 3:30 a.m. local time and was followed by several aftershocks.
– At least 37 people have been killed and dozens are missing, according to Italy’s civil protection agency. Some homes collapsed on residents as they slept.