The 6.0 magnitude earthquake struck the central region of Abruzzo, seriously damaging a large number of cultural treasures and killing dozens.
Earthquake Rocks Abruzzo Region of Italy
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The damaged clock tower of Finale Emilia, Italy, May 20, 2012. A magnitude 6 earthquake shook northern Italy early May 20, killing at least four people. (AP Photo/Gianfilippo Oggioni, Lapresse)
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Cristin Milioti (a la izquierda) y Steve Kazee actuan en una escena de "Once" obra ganadora del premio a “Mejor Musical” en los Tony.
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A woman and a man react right after an earthquake in Sant'Agostino, May 20. 2012. A magnitude-5.9 earthquake shook northern Italy toppling some buildings and delaying emergency services news reports said. (AP Photo/Luca Bruno)
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A volunteer ropes off the area surrounding a collapsed building in Finale Emilia, northern Italy after a quake hit northern Italy May 20, 2012. (AP Photo/Marco Vasini)