The U.S. Geological Survey confirmed the quake on its website, placing its epicentre at around 32 kilometres outside the Iraqi city of Halabja, and issuing an "orange" alert for "shaking-related fatalities and economic losses."% M# E# E1 W: s! ~/ i- e3 D
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Halabja 附近也是油田之一。 这次地震对已经采空地层的油田有多少影响,也值得关注。