5.9 Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Amami Islands in Southwestern Japan
A 5.9-magnitude earthquake struck the Amami Islands in southwestern Japan on Wednesday. No tsunami warning was issued, and no major damage or injuries have been reported so far.
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A 5.9-magnitude earthquake struck the Amami Islands in southwestern Japan on Wednesday. No tsunami warning was issued, and no major damage or injuries have been reported so far.
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