Earthquake Hits Northern Italy
by OurAmazingPlanet Staff -
Jan 27, 2012
10:40 AM ET
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An earthquake has struck Northern Italy. The preliminary magnitude was 5.3, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. A tsunami warning has not been issued. Details from the USGS:
Date-Time:
Friday, January 27, 2012 at 14:53:06 UTC
Friday, January 27, 2012 at 03:53:06 PM at epicenter
Location: 44.517°N, 9.892°E
Depth: 10 km (6.2 miles)
Distances from epicenter:
36 km (22 miles) SW of Parma, Italy
91 km (56 miles) E of Genova, Italy
101 km (62 miles) W of Bologna, Italy
352 km (218 miles) NNW of ROME, Italy
This article will be updated if the event proves significant.
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