Strong 7.4 quake hits Martinique

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A strong earthquake measuring 7.4 magnitude struck near Martinique in
the eastern Caribbean Thursday, according to the US Geological Survey.
The quake struck at a depth of 143 kilometers (90 miles) and was
centered 41 kilometers (25 miles) north-northwest of the capital
Fort-de-France, the monitor (USGS) said, updating its earlier estimate
of 7.3 magnitude.

The deep center of the quake meant there was no threat of a
destructive tsunami, according to the US-based Pacific Tsunami Warning
Center.

Police said the quake had caused buildings to collapse in Martinique.

"For the moment, a building and a bank have collapsed. There is panic,
but we do not know if there are casualties," a Martinique police
source told AFP.

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