There were some 100 after-shocks
overnight in the areas hit by a 6.0-magnitude earthquake that
killed at least 247 people Wednesday, the strongest measuring
4.5 at 05.17 near Rieti, geologists said Thursday.
The said it was normal to have such after-shocks.
"The after-shocks are continuing in a way that is
consistent with theoretical models," they said.
They also said that quakes of 6.0 magnitude happen on
average every 15 years in Italy, a fact that should prompt
further risk prevention.
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