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Japan Earthquake: Magnitude 6.1 quake hits off east of country Japan Earthquake: Magnitude 5.8 quake hits off east of country
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An earthquake with a magnitude of 6.1 has struck off north eastern Japan, the US Geological survey has said. A 5.8-magnitude earthquake has struck off north eastern Japan, the US Geological Survey (USGS) has said.
The quake was centered around 60 miles south east of  Sendai, Honshu, near where a devastating quake and tsunami struck in March 2011. It was first registered as magnitude 6.1 by the USGS but this was later downgraded.
The quake was centered around 60 miles south east of Sendai, Honshu, near where a devastating quake and tsunami struck in March 2011.
A series of strong quakes struck the south of Japan late last week killing nearly 50 people. A series of strong quakes struck the south of Japan late last week killing nearly 50 people. 
There have been no tsunami warnings issued, or immediate reports of damage or casualties.There have been no tsunami warnings issued, or immediate reports of damage or casualties.
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Reuters