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6.9 Magnitude Quake Rocks Tibet

   VOA News 13 April 2010
   Map of Tibet earthquake, 14 Apr 2010

Photo: USGS

   Map of Tibet earthquake, 14 Apr 2010

   A powerful earthquake has shaken the area around Tibet in China.
   The  U.S. Geological Survey says the quake had a 6.9 magnitude and was
   centered about 245 kilometers north of Qamdo prefecture, which borders
   China's Sichuan province.
   At  least  one  strong aftershock with a 5.2 magnitude struck about 30
   minutes later.
   There were no early reports about damage or injuries. Â
   A  massive  7.9  quake  hit Sichuan province in 2008, killing close to
   90,000 people.

   Some information for this report was provided by AP and AFP.

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