The earthquake which hit 10 km - (6.2 miles) Southeast of Norcia started at about 03:36 am (9:36 p.m. Tuesday ET). Earlier reports by Italy's Civil Protection agency showed that of the people killed in the quake, at least 53 of them were in a town known as Amatrice, where at least 100 people were injured.
Also, major fatalities were reported in the nearby towns of Accumoli; (Accumoli is one of the Italian towns near the epicenter of the quake) and Arquata del Tronto. Accumoli sank 20cm; which is about 8 inches due to the earthquake. This was a fact shown by satellite images obtained by Italy's Scientific Authorities.
Rescuers dug through Rubble to save victims, yet up to 290 known to be dead and 35 mass funeral is being held at the Regional Capital of Ascoli Piceno, where their coffins were laid on the floor, of which two were painted 'white' for two children.
Among the victims found so far were three Britons. The death toll is said to have risen as more bodies are being found.
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