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However, there were no immediate reports of damage to property and life.

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	A major earthquake measuring 6.8 on the Richter scale on Wednesday hit areas around the Indo-Myanmar border.<br />
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	The strong tremors were felt in the Northeast, West Bengal, Bihar and other parts of the country&nbsp;on Wednesday evening after a powerful earthquake hit Northwest Myanmar.<br />
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	According to National Centre of Seismology (NCS), the earthquake occurred at 7:25 pm at the depth of 134 km.<br />
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	However, there were no immediate reports of damage to property and life.</div>
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6.8 Myanmar quake jolts eastern India

However, there were no immediate reports of damage to property and life

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