6.7 Earthquake Shakes Northeastern India

A strong 6.7 magnitude earthquake shook remote northeastern India before dawn Monday near the borders with Bangladesh and Myanmar, killing at least two people and injuring dozens. Reports say scores of buildings were damaged.  Residents in the city of Guwahati in Assam state fled into the streets when their houses started shaking and books fell from shelves. The quake was centered 30 kilometers northwest of the city of Imphal, at a depth of 55 kilometers. It was felt as far...

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