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    Seismologist warns about possible major earthquake in Middle East by February 2025

    ByRishika Yadav Thursday, January 23, 2025Thursday, January 23, 2025

    Dutch seismologist Frank Hoogerbeets is warning about a potential upcoming earthquake in the Middle East reaching a magnitude of 7.8 or higher.

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