Italy quake: 6.6-magnitude tremor felt near Norcia

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A damaged building is seen during the initial quake, Thursday, in the town of Visso, Italy.

Another powerful earthquake has rocked central and southern Italy, near Norcia, crumbling already damaged buildings.

Early reports say the ancient city of Norcia is one of the hardest-hit regions with the 14th century St. Benedict cathedral crumbling, leaving just the facade standing.

This earthquake comes after a major quake – measuring 6.1 – killed close to 300 people and destroyed many towns in the same area.

There are no reports of any deaths or anyone suffering from injuries as a result of the quake that rocked the region, early Sunday.

Preliminary reports say the quake measured a magnitude of 6.6 on the Richter scale.

Residents who were already rattled by a week of tremors could be seen rushing into the streets and piazzas after being woken up by the quake.