Earthquake Hits Italy
VOA News
14 Feb 2002 11:51 UTC
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A moderately strong earthquake hit northeast Italy early Thursday but caused no damage or injuries. 

Scientists at an earth science institute in France said the quake measured 4.9 on the Richter scale and was centered in the Alps, near the Austrian border. 

The quake was felt in Italy's alpine region, neighboring Austria, and Slovenia. 

Some information for this report provided by AFP and DPA. 

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