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    Magnitude 6.1 earthquake strikes northern Japan
    An earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 6.1 hit Iwate and Aomori prefectures in northern Japan on Tuesday, the Japan Meteorological Agency said. The epicenter was northern coastal part of Iwate Prefecture, the agency said, adding that a tsunami warning had not been issued. There were no reports of immediate damage. (Reuters)
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Magnitude 6.1 earthquake strikes northern Japan

April 2, 2024 - 09:37 By Reuters
This map shows the area in Japan where a major earthquake was reported on Tuesday. (Japan Meteorological Agency)

An earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 6.1 hit Iwate and Aomori prefectures in northern Japan on Tuesday, the Japan Meteorological Agency said.

The epicenter was northern coastal part of Iwate Prefecture, the agency said, adding that a tsunami warning had not been issued.

There were no reports of immediate damage. (Reuters)

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