6.9-Magnitude Earthquake Shakes Japan
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Note: Map shows the area with a shake intensity of 3 or greater, which U.S.G.S. defines as “weak,” though the earthquake may be felt outside the areas shown. All times on the map are Japan time. The New York Times A moderately strong, 5.7-magnitude ...
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