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Indonesia:Earthquake:2005/1/24

Duration	2005/1/24	A strong earthquake has hit the Indonesian island of Sulawesi, causing panic among thousands of people who fled their homes fearing a tsunami. The earthquake, measuring 6.2, damaged several buildings in the town of Palu. One person died after the tremor struck.
Country or District	Indonesia
Name	Earthquake

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Report/Articles BBC News 2005/01/24 Indonesian quake causes panic. CNN News 2005/01/24 A large earthquake shook Indonesia's Sulawesi island early on Monday, damaging some buildings.

Geographycal Data Information USGS National Earthquake Information Center 2005/01/24 A strong earthquake occurred on Monday, January 24, 2005. The magnitude 6.3 event has been located in SULAWESI, INDONESIA.

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