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7.3-Magnitude Earthquake in Central America Sets Off Tsunami Threat

7.3-Magnitude Earthquake in Central America Sets Off Tsunami Threat
NYT World Friday 17 July 2026, 16:42 UTC By Zane Irwin 1 min read
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People outside the Biblioteca Nacional in San Salvador, El Salvador, following a 7.4 magnitude earthquake on Friday.

People outside the Biblioteca Nacional in San Salvador, El Salvador, following a 7.4 magnitude earthquake on Friday. [Image text:] BINAE BINAE
Central America Sets (LOCATION) the Biblioteca Nacional (ORG) San Salvador (LOCATION) El Salvador (LOCATION)
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