June 24, 2012 10:44 am | Updated 10:44 am IST - NEW YORK
The U.S. Geological Survey says a magnitude-6.1 earthquake has struck off the coast of eastern Russia.
The strong temblor struck just off the Kamatchka Peninsula in Russia’s Far East at 11-15 p.m. EST, according to the USGS website.
There were no immediate reports of injuries or damages and there was no immediate tsunami alert issued.
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