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Japan Hit by 6.9-Magnitude Quake
The quake struck near Iwate Prefecture, with tremors felt in Hachinohe.
The Japan Meteorological Agency ruled out a tsunami.
The event came hours after devastating quakes in Venezuela, but there is no link.
Japan, which is prone to seismic activity, has strict building codes.
Island country in East Asia
Iwate Prefecture
Prefecture of Japan
Prefecture of Japan
6.9 magnitude earthquake hits western China
Wikinews article
Wikinews article
Japan Meteorological Agency
Independent organ of the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism of Japan
Independent organ of the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism of Japan