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Map: 5.0-Magnitude Earthquake Shakes Egypt
Note: Map shows the area with a shake intensity of 3 or greater, which U.S.G.S. defines as “weak,” though the earthquake may be felt outside
Maps: Series of Earthquakes Shakes the Philippines
Note: Map shows the area with a shake intensity of 3 or greater, which U.S.G.S. defines as “weak,” though the earthquake may be felt outside
The Fires in France and Spain are Breaking Modern Records: Charts and Maps
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A mother’s gift to her daughter. A toddler’s favorite pacifier. The glasses he wore every day. His wedding ring,kept in a box with hers. For
Map: 5.5-Magnitude Earthquake Shakes Peru
Note: Map shows the area with a shake intensity of 3 or greater, which U.S.G.S. defines as “weak,” though the earthquake may be felt outside
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Map: 7.3-Magnitude Earthquake Hits Off Mexico’s Coast
Note: Map shows the area with a shake intensity of 3 or greater, which U.S.G.S. defines as “weak,” though the earthquake may be felt outside
