Samoa earthquake: Powerful 6.8-magnitude quake rocks South Pacific islands
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A 6.9-magnitude earthquake has struck in the South Pacific, 119 miles from the islands of Samoa.
The quake struck at a depth of 20 miles, according to the US Geological Survey (USGS).
No tsunami warning has been issued following the earthquake.
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