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Tsunami warning for New Zealand after 7.7 quake

Tsunami warning for New Zealand after 7.7 quake

A tsunami warning was issued for New Zealand and Tonga after a magnitude 7.7 earthquake struck off the coast of the Kermadec Islands at 7:03 a.m. local time Thursday (3:03 p.m. ET Wednesday.)

Over 25 killed in Myanmar quake: officials

Over 25 killed in Myanmar quake: officials

YANGON – At least 25 people were killed and dozens of buildings destroyed when a strong earthquake struck Myanmar near the Thai border, officials from both countries said Friday.

Quake moved Japan by 8 feet: USGS

Quake moved Japan by 8 feet: USGS

WASHINGTON — Japan's recent massive earthquake, one of the largest ever recorded, appears to have moved the island by about eight feet (2.4 meters), the US Geological Survey said.