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Powerful 7.1 magnitude earthquake hits Venezuela, triggering Puerto Rico tsunami advisory

By Michael Rios, CNN (CNN) — A powerful earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 7.1 struck near the northern coast of Venezuela on Wednesday, according to the US Geological Survey. Hazardous tsunami waves are possible for coasts within 300 kilometers (186 miles) of the epicenter, including...

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