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Indonesia earthquake: Why no tsunami this time?

Wednesday's Indonesia earthquake was similar in magnitude to the devastating 2004 quake, but there was no tsunami. The difference? Location.
Colorado earthquake is largest in four decades

Colorado earthquake: A magnitude 5.3 earthquake shook the state late Monday, with an epicenter about 180 miles south of Denver, Colorado.
Spain earthquake: 2 temblors kill 10, injure dozens Wednesday

Spain earthquake: a pair of deadly temblors hit southeast Spain on Wednesday. The initial Spain earthquake and subsequent temblor caused major damage in the town of Lorca.
Why Tuesday's New Zealand earthquake was deadlier than previous one

A magnitude 6.3 New Zealand earthquake destroyed local landmarks and killed 65, according to local reports. A nearby magnitude 7.0 earthquake in September 2010 killed none.
Strong Oklahoma earthquake felt in Kansas

The Oklahoma earthquake that struck at the beginning of the work day, Wednesday, could be felt as far away as Kansas.
Oklahoma earthquake shakes more than Sooner state

Oklahoma earthquake is felt as far away as southern Kansas. The Oklahoma earthquake struck just after 9 AM local time on Wednesday.
Maryland earthquake shakes up nation's capital

Maryland earthquake, measuring 3.6 magnitude, was centered just outside Washington, D.C. just after 5 AM ET Friday.
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Earthquake alerts: shake, rattle, and Twitter

USGS scientists want to monitor recent earthquake info through Twitter.