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Magnitude 6.4s in Pakistan Quick look:
Early this morning, October 29, 2008, a magnitude 6.4 earthquake struck near Quetta, Pakistan. Twelve hours later, a second 6.4 struck in the same area. Dr. Harley Benz, Scientist-in-Charge at the USGS National Earthquake Information Center, fills us in with the details.

Host: Scott Horvath
(Wed, 29 Oct 2008 15:06:48 UTC; Length: 7:55)


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