Earthquake Shakes Central Italy; Rescuers Recover Artwork from Church in Spina
December 16, 2009 by All Art
Filed under Antiques and Collectibles, Featured
ROME.- Authorities say a magnitude 4.2 earthquake has shaken the Italian region of Umbria but caused no injuries.
Towns in the province of Perugia reported buildings lightly damaged by the temblor, monitored by Italy’s national institute of geophysics.
Italy’s agriculture minister said Tuesday 600 people were evacuated until their homes can be inspected. Mayors of several hamlets ordered schools closed Wednesday for inspections.
Italian rescuers recover artwork and a statuette of the Virgin Mary, from the church in Spina, near Perugia, central Italy, [...]