Before the magnitude 6.2 earthquake struck Japan on April 14 at a depth of 9.0 km (5.6 mi). The shock had a maximum intensity of VIII (Severe). Nine people were killed, while more than 800 others were injured. At least 20 homes collapsed, while more than 24,000 people were forced to spend several nights in shelters. This was a foreshock of the 7.0 quake. Before the magnitude 6.0 earthquake struck Japan on April 14 at a depth of 8.0 km (5.0 mi). The shock had a maximum intensity of VIII (Severe). This was a foreshock of the 7.0 quake. Before the magnitude 7.0 earthquake struck Japan on April 15 at a depth of 10.0 km (6.2 mi). The shock had a maximum intensity of IX (Violent). 41 people were killed and more than 1,000 others were injured. 8,700 buildings were damaged and a bridge collapsed in Japan Before the magnitude 6.2 earthquake struck Italy 10 km (6.2 mi) southeast of Norcia on August 24 at a depth of 4.4 km (2.7 mi). The shock had a maximum intensity of IX (Violent)....