Original 6.2 quake on 24 August caused severe damage partly due to shallow depth of 10km

Amatrice

20 miles

20 km

Of more than 500 aftershocks since initial quake, seven measure more than 4.5

4.7 aftershock hits on 26 August as rescue effort enters third day

Italy

Rome

Amatrice

20 miles

20 km

Eurasian

plate

African

plate

Of more than 500 aftershocks since initial quake, seven measure more than 4.5

4.7 aftershock hits on 26 August as rescue effort enters third day

Original 6.2 quake on 24 August caused severe damage partly due to shallow depth of 10km

Italy

Rome