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6.3-magnitude quake strikes southwestern Alaska

ALASKA, Dec. 22 (YPA) - An earthquake measuring 6.3 on the Richter scale struck southwestern Alaska on late Tuesday The Euro-Mediterranean Seismological Center (EMSC) said the quake occurred at a depth of 125 kilometers. The US warning…

17 killed after ship sinks off Madagascar coast

ANTANANARIVO, Dec. 21 (YPA) - A cargo ship with 130 passengers on board sank off Madagascar's northeastern coast on Monday, killing at least 17 people, Xinhua Reported. At least 45 people were rescued, according to a report from the…

6.2 magnitude earthquake strikes California

CALIFORNIA, Dec. 21 (YPA) - A 6.2 magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of Northern California Monday afternoon, according to the United States Geological Survey. The quake hit at 12:10 p.m. and was centered 30.8 miles southwest of…