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Archive Home > 2008 > August > 13 > Sharp 6.2 earthquake shakes South Pacific

Sharp 6.2 earthquake shakes South Pacific


August 13, 2008

WELLINGTON, New Zealand — A strong earthquake has struck near the South Pacific nation of Vanuatu, but there were no immediate reports of damage and no tsunami warning was issued.

The U.S. Geological Survey says the magnitude 6.2 quake was centered 290 miles northwest of the key city....

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