lundi 10 août 2009

7.6 Magnitude Earthquake Hits in the Indian Ocean Near India's Andaman Islands


Breaking News: Tsunami watch issued after a 7.6-magnitude earthquake in the Indian Ocean near India's Andaman Islands, authorities say. The U.S. Geological Survey said a tsunami watch is in effect for India, Myanmar, Indonesia, Thailand and Bangladesh.

The USGS said the quake, initially reported as a magnitude 7.7, was 20.6 miles deep and was centered 160 miles north of Port Blair in the Andaman Islands. The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center issued a tsunami watch for the region.

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