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Earthquake Hits South of Africa

An earthquake has struck south of Africa. The preliminary magnitude of today's quake was 5.5, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center has not issued a tsunami warning. Details from the USGS:

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