Northern Italy quake kill seven people
A magnitude 6 earthquake has hit northern Italy, killing at least 7 people.
US Geological Survey says the quake struck around 4 AM local time on Sunday.
The epicenter was 36 kilometers north-northwest of the medieval city of Bologna. The focus is estimated to be 5.1 kilometers deep.Buildings near another medieval city, Ferrara, were destroyed in the quake. Local disaster authorities say at least 7 people were killed and 50 injured.
Historic buildings are said to have collapsed in towns near the epicenter. Rescue workers are searching the debris for survivors.
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