Buildings damaged as overnight quake hits Naples in southern Italy
An earthquake of magnitude 4.4 hit near the southern Italian city of Naples early on Thursday, damaging buildings and causing locals to flee into the streets. The earthquake occurred at 1:25 a.m. (0025 GMT) with its epicentre near the coastal town of Pozzuoli,
Naples struck by 4.4-magnitude quake causing minor damage and light injuries
ROME (AP) — The southern Italian city of Naples was struck by a 4.4-magnitude quake early Thursday that caused only minor damage and sent 11 people to the hospital, the most serious suffering contusions after part of a ceiling collapsed, officials said.
Naples residents camp outdoors after overnight quake
Many people in and around the Italian city spend the night on the streets and in their cars, fearing aftershocks.
Buildings Damaged as Overnight Earthquake Hits Naples in Southern Italy
Earthquakes are fairly frequent in Italy. In the region comprising Naples, the most serious in recent times was one of magnitude 6.9 that occurred in November 1980 in the Irpinia area, killing some 2,734 people, injuring more than 8,800, and destroying more than 300 municipalities.
Buildings damaged as earthquake of magnitude 4.4 hits Naples in southern Italy
Power outages were reported in parts of Naples, and many families chose to remain outdoors or in their vehicles overnight, fearing further tremors.
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Residents in Naples and nearby towns spent a tense night in the open early on Thursday (March 13) after an overnight earthquake jolted southern Italy, shaking buildings, cutting power, and sending frightened locals onto the streets.
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