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  5.6 Magnitude Earthquake Hits Southern Philippines

  A magnitude 5.6 earthquake struck off the southern Philippines on Wednesday, the United States Geological Survey (USGS) said, with no immediate reports of damage or casualties.

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  6.9 Magnitude Earthquake Hits Off Papua New Guinea Coast

  A strong 6.9-magnitude earthquake struck Saturday morning off the coast of Papua New Guinea's New Britain Island, the United States Geological Survey (USGS) said.

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  Earthquake Of Magnitude 7.1 Strikes Tonga, Tsunami Warning Issued

  An earthquake of magnitude 7.1 hit the Tonga Islands on Sunday, according to the United States Geological Survey (USGS).

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  Mount Spurr Volcano in Alaska Shows Signs of Possible Eruption

  Mount Spurr, a stratovolcano west of Anchorage, has shown rising seismic activity, gas emissions, and melting snow, suggesting magma movement beneath the surface. Scientists at the Alaska Volcano Observatory believe an eruption is becoming more likely, with historical eruptions in 1953 and 1992 at Crater Peak having sent ash plumes over Anchorage. ...

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  5.6 Magnitude Earthquake Hits Japan, Tsunami Warning Issued

  A 5.6-magnitude earthquake struck near Japan's Izu Islands on Tuesday, the USGS said, triggering local weather authorities to issue a tsunami warning for the remote Pacific area off Tokyo.

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  "Building Was Swaying": Taiwan Hit By 5.4 Magnitude Earthquake

  A 5.4 magnitude earthquake hit northeastern Taiwan on Thursday, the US Geological Survey (USGS) said, with the tremor shaking buildings in Taipei but causing no major damage.

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  7.4- Magnitude Earthquake Hits Northern Chile

  A major magnitude 7.4 earthquake struck northern Chile on Thursday, the United States Geological Survey said.

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  6.3 Magnitude Earthquake Hits Western Japan, No Tsunami Warning Issued

  An earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 6.3 struck off southwestern Japan on Wednesday night, the US Geological Survey said, but there were no tsunami warnings or reports of damage.

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  5.5 Earthquake Hits US's New Jersey, Tremors In New York City

  New York City was shaken by a small earthquake on Friday with a 4.8 magnitude and an epicenter in neighboring New Jersey state, according to the United States Geological Survey (USGS).

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  US Quietly Grew 400,000 Square Miles, Nearly Twice The Size Of Spain

  The US has the largest exclusive economic zone on the planet, which helps it safeguard its sovereign rights to areas submerged under water.

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  Tsunami Updates: Metre-High Waves Hit Japan Coast, India Office Issues Helpline Numbers

  A powerful 7.5 earthquake hit central Japan on Monday, the USGS said, prompting tsunami warnings and authorities to urge people in the area to move to higher ground."

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  First Tsunami Waves Hit Japan After 7.5 Quake, Residents Asked To "Run"

  A powerful 7.5 earthquake hit central Japan on Monday, the USGS said, prompting tsunami warnings and authorities to urge people in the area to move to higher ground."All residents must evacuate immediately to higher ground," national broadcaster said

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  Water Level In Mississippi River Plummets For Second Consecutive Year

  An area of 400 miles is at low water threshold, as per National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) and US Geological Survey (USGS).

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  Indonesia Hit By 5.2 Magnitude Earthquake

  An earthquake of magnitude 5.2 on the Richter Scale jolted Indonesia on Thursday, the United States Geological Survey (USGS) reported.

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  Philippines Hit By 4.7 Magnitude Earthquake

  An earthquake of magnitude 4.7 struck 157 km South South East of Sarangani, Philippines on Thursday, the United States Geological Survey (USGS) reported.