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Thursday, August 16, 2007

Powerful earthquake in Peru kills 337 By MONTE HAYES, Associated Press Writer

Powerful earthquake in Peru kills 337 By MONTE HAYES, Associated Press Writer
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LIMA, Peru - A powerful 7.9-magnitude earthquake shook Peru's coast near the capital, killing at least 337 people and injuring more 827 others, the Civil Defense said early Thursday.

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Civil Defense Commander Aristides Mussio released the figures on Peru's state television station, saying one person was killed in Lima and 336 in the department of Ica.

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