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Map: 5.7-Magnitude Earthquake Shakes Japan

A moderately strong, 5.7-magnitude earthquake struck in Japan on Tuesday, according to the United States Geological Survey.

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Magnitude 6.2 earthquake hits Japan after series of aftershocks

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Earthquake shakes western Japan but causes no major damage or tsunami

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Western Japan struck by 6.2 magnitude earthquake

A magnitude 6.2 earthquake has struck Japan's west, and the epicentre was recorded in the eastern part of the Shimane region.

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Strong earthquake hits western Japan but no risk of tsunami

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Strong shaking and aftershocks as magnitude-6.2 earthquake hits western Japan

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Strong magnitude-6.2 earthquake strikes Japan's Chugoku region

The earthquake had a seismic intensity of upper-5 on Japan's 1-7 scale, strong enough to make movement difficult without support.

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Magnitude 6.2 earthquake rocks western Japan amid strong aftershocks

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Japan rocked by 6.3 magnitude earthquake sparking tsunami fears

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