A magnitude 6.1 rocks Bristol Island in the South Atlantic Ocean: The 7th major quake of January and 2020 and the third major quake to strike in the last 36 hours

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A magnitude 6.1 - 26km SSE of Bristol Island, South Sandwich Islands, in the South Atlantic Ocean is the 7th major quake of January and 2020 and it's the third major quake to strike in the last 36 hours after two a magnitude 6.0 and a magnitude 6.1 struck Indonesia yesterday, according to USGS. No tsunami warning has been issued. USGS has issued a Green alert for shaking-related fatalities and economic losses. There is a low likelihood of casualties and damage.

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