The second-worst earthquake of 2012 happened on February 6, off the coast of Negros Oriental, Philippines. The 6.7 magnitude quake killed 113 people and injured 100, also cutting off water, electricity, transportation, and communications.The fourth-worst quake of the year occurred in the southwest Chinese province of Yunnan on September 7. The two main shocks of 5.6 and 5.3 magnitude left 81 people dead and 821 injured.
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