Statement by Commissioner for Humanitarian Aid and Crisis Management Christos Stylianides following the earthquake in Italy

On the 26 October 2016, several areas in Italy were struck by earthquakes, including towns that had suffered a deadly earthquake in August 2016, when over 300 people had died.

The European Union stated that it stood in solidarity with the Italian people and authorities at this time.

Following a request by the Italian authorities, the EU's Copernicus Emergency Management Services was activated to provide damage assessment satellite maps for the affected areas.

It was reported on the 30 October 2016 that a further powerful earthquake with a magnitude of 6.6 had struck central Italy. The quake - which could be felt from Rome to Venice - struck 3.5 miles north of the town of Norcia.

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ESO: Background information: At least 120 dead as strong quake strikes central Italy / Italy quake toll hits 247 as rescuers hunt for survivors http://www.europeansources.info/record/at-least-120-dead-as-strong-quake-strikes-central-italy-italy-quake-toll-hits-247-as-rescuers-hunt-for-survivors/

The Local.it, 30.10.16: Central Italy hit by new powerful quake https://www.thelocal.it/20161030/central-italy-hit-by-new-powerful-quake

The Local.it, 29.10.16: Italian experts warn of more quakes https://www.thelocal.it/20161029/italian-experts-warn-of-more-quakes

BBC News, 30.10.16: Italy quake: Powerful tremor near Norcia destroys buildings http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-37814975

Website: Italian Civil Protection Department http://www.protezionecivile.gov.it/jcms/en/home.wp

Politico, 30.10.16: Matteo Renzi: ‘We will rebuild everything’ http://www.politico.eu/article/matteo-renzi-we-will-rebuild-everything-italy-earthquake/

Euro|Topics: Debates, October 2016: Another major earthquake hits central Italy http://www.eurotopics.net/en/168744/another-major-earthquake-hits-central-italy

The Local.it: Tag: Earthquake https://www.thelocal.it/tag/earthquake

BBC News, 01.11.16: Italy quake: Strong tremor felt as far as Rome http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-37834162

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