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Strong magnitude 6.5 earthquake jolts western Brazil
Quake at depth of 616 kilometers, says US Geological Survey
Burak Bir |
08.06.2022 - Update : 08.06.2022
ANKARA
A strong 6.5 magnitude earthquake struck western Brazil late Tuesday, according to the US Geological Survey (USGS).
The quake had a depth of 616 kilometers (382.7 miles), the USGS said.
The epicenter of the earthquake was 108 kilometers (67 miles) southwest of Tarauaca in Brazil, near the border with Peru.
Brazilian authorities have not yet reported any casualties.
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