Strong earthquake north of Rome

The epicenter of the earthquake, which shook Rome at around 5 a.m. on Monday, was in the municipality of Fontenuova, about 20 kilometers north of the Italian capital, reported Italy’s Institute for Geology and Volcanology (INGV). The quake occurred at a depth of eleven kilometers. There were no reports of damage for the time being.

The earthquake was clearly felt by the population. The fire department was flooded with calls from concerned citizens. According to the Italian Institute for Earthquakes and Volcanology (INGV), the magnitude of the earthquake was between 3.2 and 3.3 on the Richter scale.

The quake, which occurred simultaneously with a strong thunderstorm, woke many citizens from their sleep. The quake was clearly felt, especially on higher floors. Some frightened people ran into the street. (apa)

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