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Sharp aftershocks strike New Zealand

Tue, Sep 07 2010 at 1:22 AM

The weekend's powerful 7.1-magnitude earthquake smashed buildings and homes, wrecked roads and disrupted the city, though nobody was killed.
New Zealand earthquake creates new fault line

Sun, Sep 05 2010 at 2:46 PM

The magnitude-7.1 quake on Sept. 4 created a new fault line in the planet's surface.
7.0 quake hits New Zealand near Christchurch

Fri, Sep 03 2010 at 2:29 PM

The quake, which had a depth of 20.5 miles, was felt throughout much of the South Island and parts of the North Island, but did not trigger a tsunami.
Rare double quake blamed for 2009 South Pacific tsunami

Wed, Aug 18 2010 at 11:05 AM

Initially, it was thought that a single powerful magnitude-8.1 jolt triggered the Sept. 29 tsunami that killed nearly 200 people.
Tsunami generated after Vanuatu earthquake

Tue, Aug 10 2010 at 3:32 AM

Police said there were no immediate reports of major damage or injuries from the wave or the 7.5 magnitude quake that preceded it.
Wyclef Jean bids for Haitian presidency

Fri, Aug 06 2010 at 4:32 AM

Jean's bid for the presidency has won support in Haiti, but has also drawn sneers from figures skeptical of a hip-hop star in the national palace.
Haitian singer Wyclef Jean weighs presidential bid

Wed, Jul 28 2010 at 8:17 PM

Haiti has been awash for years with rumors that Jean might consider running for president of the poorest country in the Americas.
An earthship touches down in Haiti

Tue, Jul 27 2010 at 11:40 AM

Earthship Biotecture founder Michael Reynolds travels to Haiti where he hopes his unique brand of 'radically sustainable' homes can play a part in the rebuilding effort.
Minor earthquake shakes U.S. capital

Fri, Jul 16 2010 at 8:41 AM

The quake was the strongest to hit within 30 miles of D.C. since the U.S. Geological Survey began keeping records.
Moderate 5.4 earthquake rattles California

Thu, Jul 08 2010 at 7:03 AM

So far there are no reports of casualties or major damage.

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Earthquake News

Articles about Earthquake News

Sharp aftershocks strike New Zealand

New Zealand earthquake creates new fault line

7.0 quake hits New Zealand near Christchurch

Rare double quake blamed for 2009 South Pacific tsunami

Tsunami generated after Vanuatu earthquake

Wyclef Jean bids for Haitian presidency

Haitian singer Wyclef Jean weighs presidential bid

An earthship touches down in Haiti

Minor earthquake shakes U.S. capital

Moderate 5.4 earthquake rattles California

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