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Northern Japan Hit by Magnitude 6.3 Earthquake
A magnitude 6.3 earthquake struck northern Japan, particularly the Tohoku region, leading to checks on the Onagawa nuclear plant but no tsunami warning was issued.
15 May, 11:35 — 15 May, 11:38
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japan-timesMostly Factual3h ago
Strong earthquake jolts Tohoku region
The quake struck off the coast of Miyagi Prefecture at 8:22 p.m. following an emergency earthquake warning for the region.
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Magnitude 6.3 earthquake hits northern Japan, no tsunami warning issued
The epicentre of the earthquake was off the coast of Miyagi prefecture at a depth of 50km, the Japan Meteorological Agency said.
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First report: naftemporiki · 15 May, 11:31|Full coverage: 10 · 3h|Window: 3h
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