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At least 11 hurt in Algeria earthquake
An earthquake hit the Oran region, west of Algiers, on Saturday, injuring at least 11 people, public radio reported.
- Agencies
- Published: 17:18 June 7, 2008
Algiers: An earthquake hit the Oran region, west of Algiers, on Saturday, injuring at least 11 people, public radio reported.
The 5.5 magnitude earthquake sent panic-stricken residents out of their homes, witnesses said.
An earthquake also shook Oran in January, although there were no reports of damages or casualties.
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