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Minor earthquake hits northern Israel

A small earthquake rocked northern Israel.

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JERUSALEM (JTA) — A small earthquake rocked northern Israel.

The minor earthquake, measuring 3.0 on the Richter scale, hit on Saturday evening.

The epicenter was north of the Sea of Galilee. No injuries or damage was reported.

An earthquake centered in Lebanon in 2008 caused damage throughout Israel.
 

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