Quake reported in Pacific

Earthquake reported at 6.9 magnitude

POSTED: 06:32 AM PST Feb 28, 2013    UPDATED: 06:43 AM PST Feb 28, 2013 
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A 6.9 magnitude earthquake has been reported near the Kuril Islands, the U.S. Geological Survey said Thursday.

The location, in the Pacific, is more than 50 miles southeast of Ozernovskiy, Russia.

The depth was recorded at 52 kilometers, the survey said.

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