World | earthquake 5.6 Aftershock Rattles Quake Zone By Newser Editors and Wire Services Posted Apr 7, 2009 1:43 PM CDT Copied Italian Premier Silvio Berlusconi, left, meets with volunteers of the Civil Protection service near L'Aquila today. (AP Photo) A strong tremor has shaken quake-hit areas of central Italy and sent rescuers and residents fleeing from damaged buildings in L'Aquila. Chunks of concrete dropped from the buildings there and the shock was felt as far away as Rome. The US Geological Survey reported that the temblor registered 5.6 on the Richter scale. The quake that struck yesterday was 6.3. Read These Next US troops gripe about leader talk that's 'over the line.' Talarico wins Texas Senate primary, but Crockett isn't conceding. Cleveland dog walker stumbles upon a 'horrific' find. A GOP senator threatens a rare legislative move over Noem. Report an error