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Magnitude 6.0 earthquake hits Indonesia
09 Feb 2008 19:01:59 GMT
Source: Reuters
WASHINGTON, Feb 9 (Reuters) - A 6.0 magnitude earthquake struck in Indonesia on Saturday, 121 miles (195 km) south of Manado, the U.S. Geological Survey reported.

The epicenter of the quake, which struck at 1834 GMT, was 28.4 miles (46 km) deep, the USGS said.

The USGS initially reported the quake as 6.3 magnitude with an epicenter 47.2 miles (76 km) deep.

(World Desk Americas)


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