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Magnitude 6.3 earthquake hits Indonesia
09 Feb 2008 18:51:32 GMT
Source: Reuters
WASHINGTON, Feb 9 (Reuters) - A 6.3 magnitude earthquake struck in Indonesia on Saturday, 133 miles (214 km) southeast of Manado, the U.S. Geological Survey reported.

The epicenter of the quake, which struck at 1834 GMT, was 47.2 miles (76 km) deep, the USGS said.

(World Desk Americas)
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