The U.S. Geological Survey said the quake, which was centered at a depth of 10.5 miles, had a magnitude of 6.8.
Author: Associated Press
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Georgetown students vote in favor of $27 fee for slavery reparations
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Thousands of Stop & Shop workers on strike in Massachusetts, Rhode Island and Connecticut
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Sudan military arrest President Omar al-Bashir, oust him from power after 30-year rule
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California Gov. Gavin Newsom counters Trump in visit to El Salvador
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Twins’ Jorge Polanco hits first cycle of 2019 MLB season
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Baylor gets past Oregon to reach championship game in Women’s Final Four
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