Just 12 minutes later, a magnitude 6.7 earthquake at the same depth shook south of the first one, and later that day, nine smaller earthquakes, ranging from magnitude 4.4 to 4.9, also hit the region.

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Contrary to a social media account’s claims, scientists say they can’t predict earthquakes now and some believe it may never be possible.

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Contrary to a social media account’s claims, scientists say they can’t predict earthquakes now and some believe it may never be possible.

Contrary to a social media account’s claims, scientists say they can’t predict earthquakes now and some believe it may never be possible.