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A strong 7.1-magnitude earthquake hit near Tonga, prompting an initial tsunami warning that was later lifted for the Pacific island country. The US Geological Survey said the quake hit about 62 miles ...
From The Independent
Myanmar's ruling military declared a temporary ceasefire in the country's civil war Wednesday to facilitate relief efforts following a 7.7 magnitude earthquake that has killed more than 3,000 people.
From NPR
Five days after the 7.7-magnitude quake the official death toll in Myanmar had risen to around 3,000, though the true number is doubtless much higher.
From The Economist

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Tsunami warning as strong 7.1 magnitude earthquake hits near Tonga
A strong 7.1-magnitude earthquake hit near Tonga, prompting an initial tsunami warning that was later lifted for the Pacific island country. The US Geological Survey said the quake hit about 62 miles north-east of the main island in the early morning hours of Monday local time.
Map: 7.0-Magnitude Earthquake Near Tonga Prompts Brief Tsunami Alert
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