1.   A mild earthquake was recorded in an area northeast of Tokyo early Wednesday, but there were no reports of damage or injuries.

2.   A powerful earthquake was recorded Thursday near a remote Pacific island chain that is part of the Solomon Islands.

3.   A strong earthquake was recorded overnight off the Indonesian island of Sumatra, the U.S. Geological Survey said Wednesday.

4.   At least six earthquakes were recorded between Thursday and Friday.

5.   Don Hooper, a scientist, said that at least six earthquakes were recorded between Thursday and Friday, and five on Saturday.

6.   In the New Testament, the book of Matthew records an earthquake at the moment Jesus dies on the cross.

7.   Tansinsin said low frequency earthquakes have been recorded since July.

8.   The earthquake was also recorded by the Australian Geological Survey Organization.

9.   Three other earthquakes were also recorded early Thursday.

10.   In New Zealand, the Institute of Geological and Nuclear Sciences said it had not recorded any earthquake.