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5.9 magnitude quake hits Russia's Irkutsk region, no casualties

By ANI | Updated: September 22, 2020 03:15 IST

A magnitude 5.9 earthquake occurred in Russia's Irkutsk region, according to the regional department of the Russian Emergencies Ministry.

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A magnitude 5.9 earthquake occurred in Russia's Irkutsk region, according to the regional department of the Russian Emergencies Ministry.

"A magnitude 5.9 earthquake took place and the epicentre was in Slyudyansky district of the Kultuk settlement. Magnitude was 5-6 in Irkutsk and Slyudyanka. There are no casualties or destructions," the department said on Instagram.

The European-Mediterranean Seismological Centre (EMSC) previously reported that a magnitude 5.3 earthquake in the area of Lake Baikal. Tremors were recorded at 6:04 pm (GMT).(/Sputnik)

( With inputs from ANI )

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