Italy Hit By Major 6.3 Magnitude - Footage 4/6/09 150 Dead

Strong earthquake hits central Italy; 150 dead L'AQUILA, Italy Carabinieri police officials say at least 150 people have died in a powerful earthquake that struck central Italy, collapsing buildings and leaving thousands of people homeless.

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Officials say the death toll is likely to rise as rescue crews make their way through the debris.

Italy's National Institute of Geophysics put the quake's magnitude at 5.8, though the U.S. Geological Survey said it was 6.3.

Officials said the quake struck about 70 miles (110 kilometers) northeast of Rome at 3:32 a.m. local time (0132 GMT). The Civil Protection Department said the epicenter was near the city of L'Aquila, in the mountainous Abruzzo region.

THIS IS A BREAKING NEWS UPDATE. Check back soon for further information. AP's earlier story is below.

L'AQUILA, Italy (AP) — A powerful earthquake struck central Italy early Monday, killing at least 16 people, collapsing buildings and leaving thousands of people homeless, officials and news reports said.

Officials said the death toll was likely to rise as rescue crews made their way through the debris. Firefighters aided by dogs were trying to rescue people from crumbled homes, including a student dormitory where half a dozen students remained trapped, RAI state TV reported.

A student who was not identified told RAI they were awakened by the quake and ran down the stairs of the dorm before the roof collapsed.

The U.S. Geological Survey said the magnitude of the quake was 6.3, though Italy's National Institute of Geophysics put it at 5.8.

The quake struck about 70 miles (110 kilometers) northeast of Rome at 3:32 a.m. local time (0132 GMT), officials said. The Civil Protection Department said the epicenter was near the city of L'Aquila, in the mountainous Abruzzo region.

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[wizblade]

Apologise man... it was not for you. Sorry ;-)

[testaccoo1]

0_o. Why are you replying to me? I'm not the one who posted the comment.

[wizblade]

D'u really think what you're sayin'? I can't Believe that a guy from US has the brain so little to condamn Italians for something happened 60 years ago.... So tell me little stupid... What do you think about Germany... and about everything made from YOU around the world! Do you really know history or you only remember what u need? Italy is a great Country. nobody asked for help, maybe Italy is always ready to give...

[2009nz]

Dear Leadercs.... the mportant is that GOD DOESN'T BLESS AN INGNORANT LIKE YOU!!!!!!!

WHEN I SEE TORNADOS IN AMERICA I ALWAYS HOPE THAT PEOPLE IS SAFE... DOESN'T MATTER WHICH IS THE COUNTRY!!! AND I'M ITALIAN NOT RACIST... BAD PEOPLE IS WOLRDWIDE!!!!

[SimoSfra]

And YOU deserve worst for being a complete retard..

1) There are racists in EVERY country in the world.

2) Are you serious about the axis thing? or are you just pretending to be so stupid? You seriously saying that Italy desevres this because of something that happened over 60 years ago? this is something a braindead 7 year old would say! Get a hold on reality.

[crisperte]

coglione.

try to transalte asshole

[alederaz82]

don't worry!!!Italy raises alone as always...

[BOYKOILIEV2008]

Your earthquakes in the future are here. See more than 2000 world science earthquake predictions. The plate tectonic NOT makes the earthquakes...

[testaccoo1]

don't worry, your time will come soon.

[gaae2000]

stop buildin w/concrete/bricks and use wood