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Italy: Earthquake: 2012/05/29 Country Information on DRR

Period 2012/05/29
Country or District Italy
Event Type Earthquake
Outline A Magnitude 5.8 earthquake struck northern Italy on 29 May 2012, killing at least six people. Many people were injured.
Summary
Human Impact Physical Impact Others

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BBC 2012/05/29
About 350 people were injured after the magnitude 5.8 quake hit the Emilia Romagna region. The number of people made homeless has now gone up from 6,000 to 14,000 after the two quakes.

Reuters AlertNet 2012/05/30
The earthquake spread panic among residents still living in tents after a tremor shook the region just over a week ago, destroying their homes.