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Magnitude 6.8 quake recorded near Tonga - USGS
24 Nov 2009 13:02:00 GMT
Source: Reuters
SINGAPORE, Nov 24 (Reuters) - A powerful earthquake with a magnitude of 6.8 was recorded 126 miles (203 km) east-northeast of the Pacific island nation of Tonga on Tuesday, the United States Geological Survey said.

The quake was recorded at a depth of 38.5 miles (61 km). There were no immediate reports of damage or injury. ((Reporting by Paul Tait; editing by David Fox; paul.tait@reuters.com; Reuters Messaging: paul.tait.reuters.com@reuters.net; +65 6870 3815))


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