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earthquake in Christchurch February 22, 2011

Rubble from a damaged building after an earthquake is seen in Christchurch February 22, 2011. A strong earthquake killed and trapped people beneath rubble and sparked fires and toppled buildings in New Zealand#39;s second-biggest city of Christchurch on Tuesday. “We may well be witnessing New Zealand#39;s darkest day…The death toll I have at the moment is 65 and that may rise,” New Zealand Prime Minister John Key told local TV. The 6.3 magnitude quake struck on Tuesday, when the streets and

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earthquake in Christchurch February 22, 2011

USGS: 5.5 Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Canada

USGS: 5.5 magnitude earthuake strikes Canada [Updatd at 2:16 p.m.] The quake struck at 1:41 p.m. near the borders of Ontario and Quebec provinces, the USGS said. It was about 12 miles deep. [Updated at 2:15 p.m.] CNN affiliate WDIV in Detroit, Michigan is reporting tremors were felt in the metro area of Detroit. Other tremors have reportedly been felt in New York, New Jersey, Connecticut and Cleveland, Ohio. CNN affiliate WFSB in Hartford, Connecticut reported that some residents in Connecticut felt shaking. CNN affiliate WMUR in Manchester, New Hampshire reported that residents in New Hampshire also felt the tremors. [Posted at 2:10 p.m.] An earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 5.5 struck Wednesday in southern Canada, the U.S. Geological Survey reported Wednesday. This story is developing. We'll bring you the latest information as we get it.?hpt=T2 http://wwp.greenwichmeantime.com/images/canada/ontario.jpg added by: EthicalVegan