By — Joshua Barajas Joshua Barajas Leave your feedback Share Copy URL https://www.pbs.org/newshour/world/5-4-magnitude-earthquake-rattles-central-italy Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Tumblr Share on Facebook Share on Twitter 5.4 magnitude earthquake rattles central Italy World Oct 26, 2016 2:38 PM EDT An earthquake of 5.4 magnitude shook central Italy on Wednesday. There were no immediate reports of damage. The earthquake struck in the evening at a depth of 10 kilometers south, with its epicenter in Macerata, near Perugia, the U.S. Geological Survey said. The earthquake was felt in various towns and Rome in central Italy. https://twitter.com/UffiziGalleries/status/790990831620657152?lang=en The earthquake was strong enough to down power lines and jostle loose pieces from buildings, the Associated Press reported. This comes two months after a 6.1 magnitude earthquake killed nearly 300 people in villages northeast of Rome. A free press is a cornerstone of a healthy democracy. Support trusted journalism and civil dialogue. Donate now By — Joshua Barajas Joshua Barajas Joshua Barajas is a senior editor for the PBS NewsHour's Communities Initiative. He's also the senior editor and manager of newsletters. @Josh_Barrage
An earthquake of 5.4 magnitude shook central Italy on Wednesday. There were no immediate reports of damage. The earthquake struck in the evening at a depth of 10 kilometers south, with its epicenter in Macerata, near Perugia, the U.S. Geological Survey said. The earthquake was felt in various towns and Rome in central Italy. https://twitter.com/UffiziGalleries/status/790990831620657152?lang=en The earthquake was strong enough to down power lines and jostle loose pieces from buildings, the Associated Press reported. This comes two months after a 6.1 magnitude earthquake killed nearly 300 people in villages northeast of Rome. A free press is a cornerstone of a healthy democracy. Support trusted journalism and civil dialogue. Donate now