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Earthquake of magnitude 7.4 strikes north Chile near Argentine border; no reports of major damage

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Earthquake of magnitude 7.4 strikes north Chile near Argentine border; no reports of major damage

A magnitude 7.4 earthquake hit northern Chile near its border with Argentina late on July 18, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. There were no immediate reports of injuries or major damages. The quake’s epicenter was 45 kilometers (28 miles) east-southeast of San Pedro de Atacama, Chile, and it had a depth of 117 kilometers,…

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Japan lifts a tsunami advisory issued after an earthquake hit near its outlying islands

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Japan lifts a tsunami advisory issued after an earthquake hit near its outlying islands

An aerial view shows the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant, in Okuma town, Fukushima prefecture, Japan. File photo | Photo Credit: Reuters Japan issued a tsunami advisory Thursday. October 5, 2023, after a strong earthquake struck near its outlying islands in the Pacific Ocean, but lifted it about two hours later. No damage was reported….

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