Quake reported in Pacific

Earthquake reported at 6.9 magnitude

Published On: Feb 28 2013 08:32:17 AM CST   Updated On: Feb 28 2013 08:43:36 AM CST
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A 6.9 magnitude earthquake has been reported near the Kuril Islands, the U.S. Geological Survey said Thursday.

The location, in the Pacific, is more than 50 miles southeast of Ozernovskiy, Russia.

The depth was recorded at 52 kilometers, the survey said.

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