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Why no deaths from 7.7 quake?

While 27 people suffered minor to moderate injuries, the absence of deaths from such powerful 7.7 and 6.6 magnitude earthquakes is remarkable. This could be due to several factors: the quakes might have occurred in less densely populated areas, or perhaps the timing allowed people to take cover. Early warning systems or robust emergency responses could also have played a role.