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The earthquake's power matched that of several nuclear bombs.
The 7.0-magnitude earthquake struck shortly before 5 p.m., tuesday, just southwest of Port-au-Prince, Haiti.
It could be felt strongly in eastern Cuba, more than 200 miles away.
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The earthquake's power matched that of several nuclear bombs. Combination of its magnitude and geographical shallowness made it particularly dangerous.
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About 3 million people, one-third of Haiti's population, were affected by the quake, the Red Cross estimated.
.About 3 million people, one-third of Haiti's population, were affected by the quake, the Red Cross estimated. About 10 million people felt shaking from the earthquake, including 2 million who felt severe trembling.
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Source: CNN - 12/Jan/2010.
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