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6.7-Magnitude Earthquake Recorded Near India-Myanmar Border


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A strong earthquake with a magnitude of 6.7 was recorded before dawn Monday near the India-Myanmar border, the U.S. Geological Survey confirmed. There was no immediate information on casualties or damage.

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An intensity shake map released Sunday by the U.S. Geological Survey. U.S. Geological Survey via — EPA

The quake occurred at 4:35 a.m. (6:05 p.m. ET Sunday) 20 miles west-northwest of Imphal, India, the capital of Manipur state, the USGS said. The USGS initially reported a preliminary of 6.8 magnitude before revising the assessment about an hour later.

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