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Japan has been struck by a powerful 6.4 magnitude earthquake.
The inland quake struck 11 miles west of the small town of Sarabetsu on Japan’s northernmost main island of Hokkaido at a depth of 50 miles.
So far, Japan’s Meteorological Agency has issued no warning of a tsunami.
And authorities have not yet reported any casualties or damage caused by the quake.
It comes just a week after a massive 7.7 magnitude tremor sparked a tsunami and prompted Japan to issue an advisory of a possible megaquake.
The JMA said this morning’s quake was outside of the area subject to a megaquake advisory and that the special awareness week is set to end as planned.
More to follow.
