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Two men hug each other as people and volunteers stand amidst debris in the city of L'Aquila. --PHOTO: AP
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A man walks on debris as he looks for his relatives after an earthquake. --PHOTO: REUTERS
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An Italian military carabinieri walks on debris past destroyed buildings after an earthquake. --PHOTO: REUTERS
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A woman receives assistance in the city of L'Aquila, after a strong earthquake rocked central Italy. --PHOTO: AP
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The US Geological Survery said the epicentre of the quake, which struck in the early hours at about 0132 GMT (9.32am Singapore time), was located 68km west of the town of Pescara and 95km north-east of Rome.
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The earthquake measuring 6.3 on the Richter scale rocked central Italy and was felt in the Italian capital Rome.
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Damage was also reported in a number of outlying towns and villages in the mountainous region east of Rome.
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