A 6.3 magnitude earthquake hit L’Aquila, the region’s capital, at 3:32 a.m. local time, injuring about 1,500 people. Seismologist had even posted a YouTube video warning that an earthquake of at least a 4.0 magnitude was imminent. Authorities had told him to take down his posting and chastised him for spreading panic. Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi weighed in, saying that “earthquakes can’t be predicted””]

