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A woman is helped by rescue workers after an earthquake in Finale Emilia May 20, 2012. (Photo:Reuters)
A strong earthquake rocked a large swathe of northern Italy early on Sunday, killing at least three people and causing serious damage to the area's cultural heritage.
The 6.0 magnitude quake struck at 4:04 a.m. (0204 GMT) while most people were sleeping, and thousands ran into the streets in their night clothes in panic.
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