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Massive 7.6 quake devastates El Salvador and neighbors
A powerful 7.6 magnitude earthquake struck Central America with Las Colinas near San Salvador hardest hit. About 61 or more killed nationally, up to 1,200 missing, and 300 houses destroyed in Las Colinas as rescuers search collapsed structures. President Flores declares national emergency and seeks international aid.
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Associated Press
San Salvador
el Salvador
Central America
Las Colinas
Red Cross
Carlos Lopez Medina
Francisco Flores
Carmen de Marin
Jaime Ernesto Marin
United States
San Miguel