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A 4.8-magnitude earthquake strikes Amazonas, Brazil.

Image Credit: Earthstar Geographics

Nearly an hour ago, a moderate 4.8-magnitude earthquake struck 115 km west of São Gabriel da Cachoeira, Amazonas, Brazil at a shallow depth of 5km.

The exact magnitude, epicenter, and depth of the quake might be revised within the next few hours or minutes as seismologists review data and refine their calculations, or as other agencies issue their report.

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