Italy earthquake death toll has risen to 247. A lot of people are feared trapped under the rubble. Their rescue operation. 3 pm local time on Wednesday morning, 36

minutes, 6 percent of magnitude quake has caused extensive damage. The epicenter of the quake was in a mountainous area in central Italy. The quake was the worst to hit the region. The US Geological Survey (USGS) said the quake had a magnitude of 6 percent was the epicenter of a place called north-east of Rome. Its epicenter was 10 kilometers deep into the earth. After the earthquake, several lower after the shock 'has been felt. 6 percent after the intermittent magnitude earthquake felt after being repeatedly shaken up Italy sake. After the most intense level of shock was 5 point 5. The city has been the most affected by the earthquake in Italy. It was practically in ruins. US media quoted officials told CNN, has confirmed at least 247 people were killed. Many also trapped rubble. It is expected that a number of lives. Rescuers said the rescue operation so carefully.