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Strong earthquake felt in northern Italy

One of the statues that adorn the top terrace of the eighteenth century Italia Civil Protection officers guard the entrance of the 'Reggia di Colorno', Colorno's Royal Palace, near Parma, northern Italy, after at least three of the statues that adorn the top terrace fell to the ground after a 5.4-magnitude earthquake that shook northern Italy, Friday, Jan 27, 2012.
One of the statues that adorn the top terrace of the eighteenth century

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Date: Friday Jan. 27, 2012 10:13 AM ET

ROME — A strong earthquake has been felt in northern Italy.

News reports said it was felt strongly in Genoa on Friday, and residents in Milan said they felt the temblor, which lasted about 10-15 seconds.

On Wednesday, a magnitude-5 earthquake shook a wide area of northern Italy from Verona to Genoa. No injuries or serious damage were reported.

There were no immediate reports of injuries or damage from Friday's quake.


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