Saturday, March 20, 2010

5.6 magnitude quake strikes Cuba


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WASHINGTON (Reuters) – A 5.6-magnitude earthquake struck near Guantanamo, Cuba, on Saturday, the U.S. Geological Survey reported.
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The quake was centered 27 miles southwest of Guantanamo and had a depth of 14 miles, the USGS said.
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The United States has a naval base at Guantanamo Bay that includes a prison housing 188 detainees. There was no immediate word on damages.
(Writing by Doina Chiacu; Editing by Eric Beech)
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