I heard this morning about the quake. 6.3 is a pretty good size one. Although, Italy's National Institute of Geophysics put it at 5.8. I can see a 6.3 doing this kind of damage but a 5.8?? I think the U.S. Geological Survey measurement of 6.3 was the better indicator in my opinion. Having lived in So. California my whole life I am very familiar with earthquakes, having lived through several during my lifetime. A 5.8, in my opinion, would not do this kind of damage, unless the buildings in that area were not very effective in being quake resistant. Regardless, it is a sad day for Italy and especially for those in and around L'Aquila. I hope all of our Italian SZ members are okay and none of their businesses or homes were affected including Domeniek's and/or Ketron or any others.
Mike
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