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Magnitude 7.4 earthquake in Indonesia causes fatalities and damage

A magnitude 7.4 earthquake in northern Indonesia caused at least one death, structural damage, and a small tsunami, prompting widespread evacuations and ongoing assessments.

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Small earthquake swarm rattles Northern California city. What's going on?

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Magnitude 4.6 earthquake rattles California's Bay Area

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4.6 magnitude earthquake strikes in Santa Cruz Mountains, rattling Bay Area: USGS

An earthquake with a magnitude of 4.6 struck in the Santa Cruz Mountains early Thursday morning, the U.S. Geological Survey said.

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4.6 magnitude earthquake shakes California, centered in Santa Cruz Mountains

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4.6 magnitude earthquake rattles Northern California

Chicago Tribune

A 6.9 magnitude earthquake causes small tsunami waves off northeastern Japan

TOKYO — A 6.9 magnitude earthquake shook northeastern Japan and caused small tsunami waves but no apparent damage Friday, days after a stronger quake in the same region. Friday’s quake occurred off the east coast of Aomori prefecture, in the north of ...

International Rescue Committee

Why are some earthquakes more devastating than others?

Each year, approximately 20,000 earthquakes occur globally. Even though most of these earthquakes are weak or occur in unpopulated areas, their destructive potential is clear. While richer nations have been able to take measures to “earthquake-proof ...

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Earthquake causes scattered damage in Indonesia’s Papua region

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. JAKARTA, Indonesia (AP) — A magnitude-6.1 earthquake shook Indonesia’s easternmost region of Papua early Friday, causing scattered damage in a coastal town. No casualties were ...