Aftermath of the earthquake in Finale Emilia, Italy on May 20, 2012. Finale Emilia was one of the worst hit regions in Italy after an Earthquake with a magnitude of 6 on the Richter scale hit the town of Bologna. So far six people have died and dozens more have been injured. It is thought that appx 3000 people have lost their homes and are living in makeshift tents set up in the region. Italy.