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Monday, 22 April 2013

Earthquake in Mexico


5.9 quake strikes western Mexico



A strong 5.9-magntiude earthquake hit western Mexico on  Sunday, the US Geological Survey reports. The epicenter of the quake was located at a depth of almost 74 km in the state of Michoacan, 35 km northeast of the city of Lazaro Cardenas. There were no immediate reports of damage or casualties but a Reuters witness said buildings shook and residents ran outdoors in the capital, Mexico City.

http://rt.com/news/line/2013-04-22/#47264



2,000 aftershocks registered in China since Saturday 6.6 earthquake

Over 2,000 aftershocks have been registered in China in two days since 6.6 earthquake struck the country's south-western Sichuan province, the strongest being magnitude 5.9. Aftershocks are still continuing. Two hundred and two people are confirmed dead from the quake, while more than 11,500 were injured. Rescue works continue around the clock in the quake-hit regions.

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