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7.4-magnitude quake hits near Japanese islands, tsunami alert issued

Written on 22 Dec, 2010 at 9:33 in World | viewed 1,955 times | 0 Comments

Tokyo: A major 7.4-magnitude quake struck southern Japan today, the US Geological Survey said, with experts warning of the possibility of a local tsunami. The quake hit at 3:19 am local time (2249 IST) 153 km east of ... (Continue reading)

Earthquake rocks southern Iran, 7 dead

Written on 21 Dec, 2010 at 10:51 in World | viewed 1,747 times | 0 Comments

Tehran: A 6.5-magnitude earthquake rocked southeastern Iran today which left at least seven people dead and hundreds injured, state television said on its website. It said the quake struck the town of Hosseinabad in Kerman province at 10:12 pm (23:72 IST).... (Continue reading)

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Earthquake of 6.9-magnitude hits Japan

Written on 30 Nov, 2010 at 10:55 in World | viewed 1,000 times | 0 Comments

Tokyo: A 6.9-magnitude earthquake struck off Japan’s southern coast today, shaking a broad swath of the country and swaying buildings in downtown Tokyo. No damage or injuries were immediately reported, and Japan’s meteorological agency said there was no danger of a... (Continue reading)

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