2009 L'Aquila earthquake region saw dozens of significant aftershocks following the main earthquake. The strongest, which hit at 19:47 CEST on 7 April, measured magnitude 5.3 and caused further damage. According to the Italian National Geophysics Institute director Boschi, the aftershock epicentres migrated south-east, thus lessening the risk of further major shocks near populated areas. Aftershocks caused safety problems for rescue crews searching for injured victims trapped in precarious structures in the historic center of L'Aquila, a medieval city. Using cranes and backhoes to remove loose bricks and broken timbers, the crews were aware that even a small aftershock could have triggered the
2009 Yunnan earthquake 2009 Yunnan earthquake The 2009 Yunnan earthquake occurred with a moment magnitude of 5.7 in Yunnan province, People's Republic of China on 9 July. At least one person died and over 300 were injured, with over 50 of these sustaining serious injuries. At 11:19 UTC (19:19local time), a magnitude 5.7 earthquake with an epicentre at occurred. The epicentre was in Guantun, from the province's capital Kunming and east north east of Dali. The depth of the event was . Eight aftershocks were recorded. A magnitude 5.0 aftershock occurred on July 10 at 09:02:04 UTC (17:02:04 local time). Its epicentre was