Strong Earthquake of Upper 6 Hits Japan
A strong earthquake, registering upper 6 on Japan's 7-level seismic intensity scale, struck the country. No immediate tsunami warning was issued. Authorities are assessing damage and advising calm.
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A strong earthquake, registering upper 6 on Japan's 7-level seismic intensity scale, struck the country. No immediate tsunami warning was issued. Authorities are assessing damage and advising calm.
A powerful earthquake measuring upper 6 on Japan's 7-point seismic intensity scale struck on the evening of June 19 local time. The Japan Meteorological Agency reported strong tremors in the vicinity, but no tsunami warning has been issued. Authorities are assessing damage as the event is known to cause severe structural harm.
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