Two strong quakes strike off California: USGS

December 14 2012 13:26:30

Two strong quakes strike off California: USGS

LOS ANGELES - Agence France-Presse

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A strong 6.4-magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of California early Friday immediately followed by a 6.1-magnitude temblor, according to the US Geological Survey.

There were no immediate reports of damage or casualties from the earthquakes, which took place 262 kilometers (163 miles) and 93 kilometers (58 miles) off the coast, respectively, according to seismologists.

There was no immediate warning of any tsunami from the quakes.

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