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506:, a Spanish city in North Africa, emergency services received over 200 calls from residents reporting damage to homes and buildings. The power supply was disrupted in some areas in the city. At least 26 people were treated for their injuries that consisted of mainly cuts and bruises. According to the Mayor-President of Melilla,
510:, schools in the city were closed for damage inspections. Damage including concrete blocks falling from an apartment building was reported in the city. The homes of 160 residents sustained serious damage but they were occupied shortly after the quake. The total damage in the city is estimated at 12 million
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