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Magnitude 5.1 quake shakes off waters of Guam
A moderate earthquake has struck in waters off the island of Guam, but there are no reports of any damage or injury.
Updated on: Aug 3, 2009, 11:42:17 IST
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A moderate earthquake has struck in waters off the island of Guam, but there are no reports of any damage or injury.
The US Geological Survey says in a preliminary report that the magnitude-5.1 quake struck on Monday at 11:47 am (0147 GMT) at a depth of about 21 miles (34 kilometers). It was centered about 100 miles southwest of Hagatna and 230 miles (370 kilometers) southwest of Saipan.
A dispatcher from the Guam Police Department says there have been no reports of injuries or damages on the island.
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