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6.3 earthquakes felt off Japan

6.3 earthquakes felt off Japan An earthquake measuring 6.3 mag has shaken the region off the coast of northern Japan. Striking at just after 11.23 local time, the quake hit off the coast of the main island of Hokkaido at a depth of some 6.2 miles. The epicentre of the shake was more than 170 miles [...]
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Another Quake Shocks South America

Chile Earthquake 2010 Another 6.4 Quake Shakes Chile – Damage, Death Toll.  The USGS has just announced that Chile has been shaken by another earthquake.  This time, the quake is a magnitude 6.4 and is not said to have done any major damage, killed anyone, or caused a tsunami or tsunami [...]
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Real-time earthquake updates

Get earthquake and tsunami warnings directly from the USGS: http://earthquake.usgs.gov/earthquakes/recenteqsww/ About USGS The United States Geological Survey (USGS) is a scientific agency of the United States government. The scientists of the USGS study the landscape of the United States, its natural resources, and the natural hazards that threaten it. The organization has four major science [...]
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Papua New Guinea Earthquake 6.3 Magnitude

A magnitude 6.3 earthquake shook the eastern region of Papua New Guinea Sunday morning, April 18,2010. The quake struck at 9:15 a.m.. New Guinea time ( 7:15 p.m., Saturday, April 17,2010, U.S. time ) Papua New Guinea Earthquake: 6.3 Magnitude Quake Strikes Papua! The 6.3 magnitude earthquake struck the eastern region of Papua New [...]
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2010 China Earthquake Deathtotal now 1,144

Death toll in China quake jumps to 1,144 Posted on April 17, 2010, 2:35 am More then 1,000 death in China natural disaster near Tibet. Death toll in China quake jumps to 1,144 JIEGU, China (AP) — China State media reporters say the death toll from Wednesday’s earthquake in western China has risen to over 1,144. The Xinhua [...]
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Hundreds Dead in China Earthquake

Chinese state-run media Xinhua initial report states that more then 300 people have been killed in a strong earthquake that struck the area around the Tibet region early Wednesday. The Chinese earthquake death toll is over 300 people.  Over 7,000 people were injured and harmed 6.9 magnitude quake struck the northwestern province of Qinghai.  The U.S. [...]
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4.7 Aftershock in Mexico After Deadly 7.2 Magnitude Earthquake

A siezable aftershock rattled northern Mexico Friday, days after the area was struck by a deadly magnitude-7.2 earthquake during Easter Sunday, 2010. The magnitude-4.7 aftershock rocked 36 miles south of Mexicali at 4:05 p.m. Friday. Minor damages have been reported, but the area continues to suffer from numerous aftershocks. Just a day earlier, another magnitude 5.3 aftershock [...]
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Chile Disaster Relief Benefit Concert

Chile Disaster Relief is partnering to host a benefit concert in support of those in need on April 18th, 2010. Please join us in Calgary for an elegant evening of local music and celebration in support of those affected by the Chilean Earthquake. It’s a night of music and entertainment in Calgary, while helping change [...]
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USAF Sends C-130s For Chile Disaster Relief

SANTIAGO, Chile – Two U.S. Air Force C-130 Hercules cargo aircraft and a team of about 50 airmen from the 139th Airlift Wing, Missouri Air National Guard will arrive in Santiago today to support ongoing U.S. and international relief efforts in areas impacted by an 8.8 magnitude earthquake Feb. 27. The humanitarian airlift deployment will join [...]
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6.2-magnitude earthquake hits west of Manila

MANILA, Philippines — A 6.2-magnitude earthquake struck west of Manila on Thursday, the seismology institute reported, causing buildings in the Philippine capital to shake and sending frightened workers out of their offices. There were no immediate reports of damage or casualties, and no tsunami alert was issued. Buildings in Manila shook [...]
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