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Earthquake of magnitude 6.8 strikes northern Chile, causing power cuts

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Earthquake of magnitude 6.8 strikes northern Chile, causing power cuts Earthquake hit the Antofagasta region of Chile around 3.40am on Wednesday  Power cuts were reported in two towns close to the epicentre of the quake Videos showed mining buildings and street lights swaying as the tremor hit  There have been no reports of major damage … Read more

New Zealand is rattled by a massive 5.7 magnitude earthquake

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‘You see things moving behind me’: Jacinda Ardern reacts on live TV as New Zealand is rattled by a magnitude 5.9 earthquake A strong earthquake struck New Zealand’s North Island this morning The 5.7 magnitude earthquake hit Wellington at 7.53am on Monday The shake was felt across both island’s, there no reports of damage By Kelsey Wilkie … Read more

Magnitude 9 earthquake off coast of Japan is due this century, experts warn

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A devastating earthquake that could cause a tsunami up to 100ft high to sweep across the east coast of Japan is ‘imminent’, government experts have warned.  Researchers analysed soil samples from Japan’s northeast coast dating back 6,000 years in order to make their predictions. They found that a major tsunami had struck the region every 300 … Read more

New Zealand’s south island is struck by 5.6 magnitude earthquake – the biggest to hit this year

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New Zealand is struck by 5.6 magnitude earthquake – the biggest to hit this year 5.6 magnitude earthquake hit remote corner of South Island at 10:52am Monday Epicentre was about 40km north of Te Anau, same distance SW of Milford SoundGNS Science charted a similar earthquake in same place nine days ago By Australian Associated … Read more

Boy, 15, is killed and dozens of people are injured after 5.3 magnitude earthquake hits Croatia

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A 15-year-old boy has died and dozens of people have been injured after a 5.3 magnitude earthquake hit Croatia this morning, sparking blazes, cracking buildings and crushing cars under falling slabs of concrete.  People dashed onto the streets of Zagreb, the capital, at 6.23am (5.23am GMT) as their homes were shaken violently by the tremor.  … Read more

Canary island Madeira rocked by 5.2 magnitude earthquake

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Madeira shake! Moment classical concert-goers flee church as 5.2 magnitude earthquake rocks tiny Canary island 5.2 magnitude quake struck just before 9pm Saturday near island of Madeira  Lasted for ‘around a minute’ without any significant pre- or aftershocks Footage of a Baroque music concert in town of Sao Vicente showed people running for cover No … Read more