11.   The three quakes were unrelated, the Meteorological Agency said, and there was no concern that they would cause tsunami, giant waves generated by seismic activity.

12.   The two quakes were hardly comparable, Mitchell said.

13.   There was no danger of tsunami, undersea waves triggered by volcanic activity or earthquakes, from the two quakes, the agency said.

14.   There was no connection between the two quakes and no damage or injuries were reported from either tremor.

15.   Twelve villages in the Khorasan province were destroyed by the two quakes, the Islamic Republic News Agency reported.

16.   Twelve villages in the Khorasan province were totally destroyed by the two quakes, the Islamic Republic News Agency reported.

17.   U.S. Geological Survey spokesman Butch Kinerney said of the two quakes.

18.   There no immediate reports of any casualties or damage from the two quakes.

19.   No immediate reports of injuries or damage from the two quakes were made to local police or the fire department.

20.   No damage or casualities have been reported from the two quakes.