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Today's Earthquake Fact:
During an earthquake: If you are in a high-rise building, get under a sturdy desk, away from windows and outside walls. Stay in the building on the same floor, an evacuation may not be necessary. Be aware that the electricity may go out or the sprinkler systems or fire alarms may turn on. Do not use the elevators.

February   26

Note: All earthquake dates are UTC, not local time.


Year Location Magnitude Comment
2000 Mariana Islands

Epicenter
6.2 Several people slightly injured on Guam. Minor damage to one school at Santa Rita. Power outage and water line broken in the Yona area. Felt strongly on Guam and Saipan.
From Significant Earthquakes of the World 2000.

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