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Earthquake in the Philippines today, October 7, 2014

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A magnitude quake shook the southern Philippines at around 4 p.m. on Tuesday afternoon, October 7, 2014. The earthquake was felt in the area of Batangas City after a rush of rain poured for several minutes. Heavy rains stranded students and employees at the start of rush hour. As of posting, there were no reports of damages or casualty due to the quake. More updates on the recent earthquake will be posted on this site once they are made available. Continue reading Earthquake in the Philippines today, October 7, 2014

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Earthquake in California Today: 6.0 Magnitude Quake Triggers Fire, Gas Leaks

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A 6.0 magnitude earthquake hit the Northern Bay Area in California on Sunday, August 24, 2014. Reports say that at least 70 people were taken to hospital. There were also several reports of gas leaks, water line breakage, fire, and power outage. Two major injuries have been reported, and hospitals have been very busy with moderate injuries, Napa Division Fire Chief John Callanan said earlier. The quake caused six significant fires, including at four mobile homes, Napa Division Fire Chief Darren Drake said. The damage from the fires is not yet clear but it appears significant, he said. Several other … Continue reading Earthquake in California Today: 6.0 Magnitude Quake Triggers Fire, Gas Leaks