6.9 Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Near Japan, Russia: USGS

6.9 Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Near Japan, Russia: USGS
A 6.9 magnitude earthquake struck between Japan and Russia, but there were no reports of damage and no danger of a tsunami, according to officials. USGS
Jack Phillips
Jack Phillips
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A 6.9 magnitude earthquake struck between Japan and Russia, but there were no reports of damage and no danger of a tsunami, according to officials.

The quake hit about 60 miles off the coast of Russia’s Kuril Islands, said the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) on Thursday, adding that it occurred at a depth of around 100 miles.
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Jack Phillips
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