In 2016, a lot of earthquakes were reported in Italy. Experts link the high seismic activity with the process of "stretching" of the Apennines from east to west. Also, scientists agree that the aftershocks of varying power are likely to continue to harass the inhabitants of Italy.

In the photo: city Amatrice after the earthquake.

On November 30, the most powerful earthquake for the last thirty years occured in Italy. Earlier, the tremors of the same power were reported in the country in 1980.

In the photo: ruined church in Norcia.

It is known that as a result of the Sunday's earthquake 20 people were injured. Lives of people, caught up in the middle of a natural disaster, are in safety.

In the photo: Basilica of St. Benedict in Norcia after the recent earthquake. The building has repeatedly rebuilt after the last disasters.

Experts identified that the earthquake epicenter is located at a depth of 10 km near the city of Norcia.

In the photo: Norcia's panorama.

The force of nature has destroyed dozens of historic buildings. According to official data, the Italian authorities have provided shelter for eight thousand Italians.

The most impressive destructions are recorded in the Italian regions like Marche, Umbria, Lazio and Abruzzo.

In the photo: carabiniere helping an elderly Italian, caught in the earthquake zone.

In the photo: the evacuation of Italians from the earthquake zone.