1.   The large number of moderate earthquakes that have occurred recently could presage a larger quake soon.

2.   A moderate earthquake thumped the San Francisco Bay Area early Friday, halting commuter trains and setting off dozens of burglar alarms.

3.   A moderate earthquake shook parts of northern California Wednesday morning, rattling more nerves than buildings.

4.   Adding to their trauma, Belgrade residents were shaken by a moderate earthquake shortly after the bombing runs ended early Friday.

5.   -- A moderate earthquake hit wide areas of central and western Japan shortly after midnight Thursday, but no damage was reported.

6.   A construction worker was killed Monday when a moderate earthquake tossed him off a scaffolding in the western city of Izmir.

7.   A moderate earthquake hit off the Pacific coast of central Japan Friday, but there were no immediate reports of damage or injuries.

8.   A moderate earthquake hit western Washington early Sunday, jolting some residents awake but causing no apparent injuries or damage.

9.   A moderate earthquake jolted the northern Philippines Wednesday but no serious damage or injuries were expected, officials said.

10.   A moderate earthquake jolted towns in southern Russia on Sunday, but no property damage or injuries were reported.