Three earthquakes repeatedly shook Central Italy

On the night of October 26, a series of strong earthquakes continued in Central Italy, the region that has not recovered after the disaster that killed 300 people.

The Reuters news agency cited sources from the US Seismic Survey (USGS), saying the first quake was 5.4 Richter, the second was 6.1 on the Richter scale and the third for a strong 4.9. Richter.

Three earthquakes occurred about 2 hours apart, causing many old buildings to be destroyed.

Damage scene in Castelsantangelo sul Nera, Italy after the October 26 earthquake.(Photo: Sputnik International).

The epicenter of the earthquakes is located near the city of Castelsantangelo sul Nera in the Marche area in Central Italy.

Vibration caused by earthquakes can be felt both in Rome, Venice and Naples, causing many panicers to rush out of the house.

Ussita town mayor Marco Rinaldi said: "The earthquake is very strong, like the end of the world. People panicked and screamed out on the street, now the town is losing power, many houses collapsed. ".

And the mayor of the region Castelsantangelo sul Nera, Mauro Falcucci said: "We have no electricity and are waiting for the rescue team. The situation is very difficult."

About 5 hours after the first earthquake, the head of the national civil protection unit Fabrizio Curcio said dozens of people were injured, however, only 4 people were seriously injured and not dangerous to count. network.

Italian officials are actively approaching the affected areas to fully determine the damage.

On August 24, a powerful earthquake of about 6.2 on the Richter scale devastated many central Italian towns, leaving 297 people dead and hundreds injured, including the worst hit town. Amatrice mountains.