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  • Children emerge from their half-submerged home which was damaged by Tuesdays 7.2-magnitude earthquake in Cortes township, Bohol province in central Philippines Wednesday, Oct. 16, 2013.
  • The Philippine earthquake that killed at least 144 people also dealt a serious blow to the region's historical churches.
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  • ABC7, Aetna and Edison International have joined the American Red Cross PrepareSoCal campaign.
  • ABC7 and our community partners want to help you be prepared in the event of a disaster, natural or man-made.
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  • Damage is seen from a 7.2-magnitude earthquake that struck the central Philippine island of Bohol.
  • The death toll from a 7.2-magnitude earthquake that struck the central Philippine island of Bohol on Tuesday rose to 93.
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  • Civil defense officials say the death toll has risen to 20 in a 7.2-magnitude earthquake that hit the central Philippines.
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  • See raw footage of the ABC7 earthquake cam as it captures a 3.0-magnitude earthquake in Corona on Friday, Oct. 4, 2013.
  • A small but shallow earthquake rattled the area near Corona early Friday morning, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.
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  • See raw footage of the ABC7 earthquake cam as it captures a 3.0-magnitude earthquake in Corona on Friday, Oct. 4, 2013.
  • See footage of the ABC7 earthquake cam as it captures a 3.0-magnitude quake in Corona on Friday, Oct. 4, 2013.
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  • A USGS map shows the location of two small earthquakes that hit Anza, in Riverside County, on Sunday, Sept. 22, 2013.
  • Two small earthquakes shook Anza, near Hemet, just after 6 a.m. Sunday. There are no reports of damages or injuries.
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  • The ABC7 quake cam registers a magnitude-3.7 earthquake in the La Verne area on Thursday, Sept. 19, 2013.
  • Multiple earthquakes were recorded in the La Verne and Pomona areas Thursday morning, according to the USGS.
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  • A cellphone and battery are seen in this undated file photo.
  • When power is knocked out during an emergency, keeping your lines of communication open can be a challenge. See tips!
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  • A cellphone and battery are seen in this undated file photo.
  • When power is knocked out during an emergency, keeping your lines of communication open can be a challenge. See tips!
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  • Students cover their heads during an earthquake drill in this undated file photo.
  • A bill calling for a statewide earthquake warning system is on its way to the governor's desk, after passing the legislature.
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  • Students cover their heads during an earthquake drill in this undated file photo.
  • A bill calling for a statewide earthquake warning system is on its way to the governor's desk, after passing the legislature.
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  • A graphic shows Californias risk of a tsunami.
  • Scientists say besides earthquakes and fires, California is also at risk for a devastating tsunami.
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  • A USGS map shows the site of a 4.2-magnitude earthquake in Kern County on Sunday, Aug. 25, 2013.
  • A 4.2-magnitude earthquake struck near Weldon in Kern County on Sunday. Minutes later, a 3.6 aftershock hit the area.
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  • A USGS map shows the site of a 3.1 earthquake in Morongo Valley on Saturday, Aug. 24, 2013.
  • An earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 3.1 shook near Morongo Valley on Saturday.
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  • A small 3.6-magnitude earthquake struck four miles east-northeast of Rainbow, Calif., near Temecula Thursday.
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  • Workers are seen in the streets of New Zealand following a 6.8-magnitude earthquake Friday, Aug. 16, 2013.
  • A powerful 6.5 earthquake in New Zealand's capital city sent terrified residents into the streets.
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  • A 2.9-magnitude earthquake struck just outside Big Bear City Sunday night.
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  • The ABC7 earthquake cam captureed two moderate earthquakes that struck San Diego County on Saturday, Aug. 10, 2013.
  • Three moderate earthquakes rattled the Pine Valley community in San Diego County on Saturday.
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  • The ABC7 earthquake cam captureed two moderate earthquakes that struck San Diego County on Saturday, Aug. 10, 2013.
  • See raw footage of the ABC7 earthquake cam as it captures 2 of 3 moderate earthquakes in San Diego County Saturday.
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  • An earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 4.3 struck the Kern County area on Wednesday morning.
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  • A small earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 2.8 jolted the Marina Del Rey area on Sunday night.
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  • A small earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 3.1 jolted the Inland Empire area on Wednesday afternoon.
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  • A 3.0-magnitude earthquake struck Anza in the Inland Empire on Saturday. There were no reports of injuries or damage.
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  • Learn the simple steps to prepare and survive after the next damaging earthquake.
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  • A NASA depiction shows asteroid 1998 QE2 passing Earth.
  • An asteroid nearly 2 miles long passed by Earth Friday at a fairly safe distance, at least by astronomical standards.
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  • This NASA rendering shows the asteroid 1998 QE2s position in respect to the Earth.
  • An asteroid nearly two miles long will pass by Earth Friday at a fairly close distance, at least by astronomical standards.
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  • Radar images show the 1998 QE2 asteroid on May 30, 2013.
  • An asteroid more than a mile and a half long is getting very close to Earth, at least by astronomical standards.
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  • A brush fire burns in Santa Clarita in the Angeles National Forest on Thursday, May 30, 2013.
  • Evacuations were ordered for residents near the Powerhouse Fire, which burned out of control Thursday.
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  • A brush fire burns in Santa Clarita in the Angeles National Forest on Thursday, May 30, 2013.
  • DWP spokesman Joe Ramallo discusses the impact of the Powerhouse Fire in Santa Clarita on DWP operations.
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  • California may be closer to getting its own alert system that could warn against an incoming earthquake or tsunami.
  • California lawmakers Tuesday approved a bill calling for a statewide earthquake early warning system.
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  • California may be closer to getting its own alert system that could warn against an incoming earthquake or tsunami.
  • California lawmakers Tuesday approved a bill calling for a statewide earthquake early warning system.
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  • The ABC7 Quake Cam picks up a 4.6-magnitude earthquake that hit Isla Vista on Wednesday, May 29, 2013.
  • A 4.6-magnitude earthquake struck 3 miles west of Isla Vista, near Santa Barbara, Wednesday morning, the USGS says.
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  • The ABC7 Quake Cam picks up a 4.6-magnitude earthquake that hit Isla Vista on Wednesday, May 29, 2013.
  • A 4.6-magnitude earthquake struck 3 miles west of Isla Vista, near Santa Barbara, Wednesday morning, the USGS says.
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  • ABC7 quake cam records 5.7 quake in Northern California on May 23, 2013.
  • A 5.7 earthquake shook Northern California Thursday, sending things flying off shelves and rattling plenty of nerves.
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  • ABC7 quake cam records 5.7 quake in Northern California on May 23, 2013.
  • A 5.7 earthquake shook Northern California Thursday, sending things flying off shelves and rattling plenty of nerves.
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  • An earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 6.5 struck off the coast of Chile Monday, according to the USGS.
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  • A small earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 4.0 struck the Palos Verdes area at 1 p.m. Wednesday.
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  • A 3.2-magnitude earthquake hit Malibu on Thursday, May 2, 2013.  It was the third small earthquake to shake Los Angeles in the last week.
  • A 3.2-magnitude earthquake hit Malibu late Thursday. This is the third earthquake to shake Los Angeles in recent days.
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  • A small, but alarming earthquake jolted to the Los Angeles area on Sunday, April, 28, 2013. The magnitude-2.8 temblor struck at 8:06 p.m. about two miles southeast of Marina del Rey.
  • A small, but alarming earthquake jolted the Los Angeles area Sunday night, about the same spot where one struck Friday.
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  • A USGS map shows the location of a 3.2-magnitude earthquake that shook near LAX on Friday, April 26, 2013.
  • A 3.2-magnitude earthquake that hit near LAX Friday night was felt widely across Southern California.
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  • Various high-tech items recommended by experts to keep in an emergency kit are seen.
  • While you probably know what goes into a standard emergency kit, technology is taking preparedness to a whole new level.
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  • Various high-tech items recommended by experts to keep in an emergency kit are seen.
  • While you probably know what goes into a standard emergency kit, technology is taking preparedness to a whole new level.
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technology, app, iPhone, iPad, android, earthquake, extreme weather, save money / consumer news
  • A map indicates the location of a 7.1-magnitude earthquake that struck eastern Indonesia on Saturday, April 6, 2013.
  • A powerful 7.1-magnitude earthquake struck a remote part of Indonesia, causing frightening moments for residents.
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  • A small earthquake shook 7 miles northeast of San Simeon, Calif. on Thursday, March 28, 2013.
  • A small earthquake shook near San Simeon on Thursday. There were no immediate reports of damage or injury.
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  • Shaking from a 3.4-magnitude earthquake is recorded on the ABC7 Quake Cam on Wednesday, March 27, 2013.
  • Three small earthquakes shook the Riverside County area on Wednesday morning, according to USGS.
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  • Children are seen leaving a building following an earthquake that struck central Taiwan on Wednesday, March 27, 2013.
  • One person was killed and more than a dozen were injured after a strong earthquake in Taiwan on Wednesday.
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  • A strong earthquake struck Guatemala near Guatemala City on Monday. There were no immediate reports of damage or injuries.
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  • A dock full of boats is seen being flooded by waves from the Japan tsunami in March 2011.
  • Japan is giving California and other west coast states $5 million for removing debris from the devastating tsunami.
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  • Rocks fell onto Highway 74 when a 4.7-magnitude earthquake struck the Anza area in Riverside County on Monday, March 11, 2013.
  • A 4.7-magnitude earthquake struck the Anza area and shook a wide area of Southern California on Monday morning.
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