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Earthquake in Venezuela
2010-01-15 13:47:15 | (0 Comments)
There has been an earthquake in Venezuela.
An associated press article reports that the earthquake was moderate and shook eastern Venezuela. Officials said there were no immediate reports of injuries or damage.
The U.S. Geological Survey says the quake had a preliminary magnitude of 5.6 and was centered 25 miles (40 kilometers) west of Carupano, Venezuela.
Venezuelan seismological agency chief Francisco Garces reportedly told state television that Friday's quake was felt in the eastern states of Sucre and Anzoategui.
On Tuesday there was a 7.0 earthquake in Haiti, which has lead to destruction of most of the capital of Port-au-Prince and the death of thousands of people.
More details will follow shortly.
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2010-01-15 13:47:15 | (0 Comments)
There has been an earthquake in Venezuela.
An associated press article reports that the earthquake was moderate and shook eastern Venezuela. Officials said there were no immediate reports of injuries or damage.
The U.S. Geological Survey says the quake had a preliminary magnitude of 5.6 and was centered 25 miles (40 kilometers) west of Carupano, Venezuela.
Venezuelan seismological agency chief Francisco Garces reportedly told state television that Friday's quake was felt in the eastern states of Sucre and Anzoategui.
On Tuesday there was a 7.0 earthquake in Haiti, which has lead to destruction of most of the capital of Port-au-Prince and the death of thousands of people.
More details will follow shortly.
For more details visit
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