Magnitude-6 quake off Japan, No tsunami alert
The USGS said the quake hit some 107 kilometres (66 miles) east of Miyako, Japan, and some 327 kilometres (526 miles) northeast of Tokyo.
April 2 2013, 9:11 am
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The USGS said the quake hit some 107 kilometres (66 miles) east of Miyako, Japan, and some 327 kilometres (526 miles) northeast of Tokyo.
April 2 2013, 9:11 am
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April 11 2013, 8:45 am
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January 5 2013, 4:46 pm
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