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Small Quake Shakes Tyre and Nabatiyeh

A small quake measuring 3.6 on the Richter scale jolted cities in southern Lebanon on Wednesday, without causing any injuries or damage, the Bhannes Center for Seismic and Scientific Research announced.

Residents of the southern city of Tyre and its suburbs felt the earthquake at around 10:47 am, the National News Agency said.

Residents also felt the tremor in Nabatiyeh, the agency added.

“Some residents felt the quake that was centered in southern Lebanon,” the Bhannes Center said, adding “There is nothing to worry about.”


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