A powerful 7.2 magnitude earthquake strikes off northern Japan. No tsunami warning is triggered
A 7.2 magnitude earthquake struck off northern Japan, causing minor injuries and disruptions but no tsunami warning. The Japan Meteorological Agency confirmed no serious injuries, while the U.S. Geological Survey reported a slightly lower magnitude of 6.9. Some train services were suspended, and schools in affected areas canceled classes.
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Japan Meteorological AgencyorganizationU.S. Geological SurveyorganizationFire and Disaster Management AgencyorganizationEast Japan Railway CoorganizationJapanplaceIwate PrefectureplaceHashikamiplaceAomoriplaceFukushima Daiichi plantplaceSanae TakaichipersonTomoko NaganepersonPacific Ring of Firetopic
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