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5.6 Aftershock Rattles Quake Zone

By the Associated Press

Posted Apr 7, 2009 1:43 PM CDT

(AP) – A strong tremor has shaken quake-hit areas of central Italy and sent rescuers and residents fleeing from damaged buildings in L'Aquila. Chunks of concrete dropped from the buildings there and the shock was felt as far away as Rome. The US Geological Survey reported that the temblor registered 5.6 on the Richter scale. The quake that struck yesterday was 6.3.

Italian Premier Silvio Berlusconi, left, meets with volunteers of the Civil Protection service near L'Aquila today.
Italian Premier Silvio Berlusconi, left, meets with volunteers of the Civil Protection service near L'Aquila today.   (AP Photo)
Rescuers take a breather during operations near the collapsed buildings near L'Aquila, Italy, today.
Rescuers take a breather during operations near the collapsed buildings near L'Aquila, Italy, today.   (AP Photo)
Italian Premier Silvio Berlusconi, right, meets with homeless people in the tented camp of San Demetrio, near L'Aquila, today.
Italian Premier Silvio Berlusconi, right, meets with homeless people in the tented camp of San Demetrio, near L'Aquila, today.   (AP Photo)
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