Fukushima hit by second earthquake in two days, no tsunami warning

By Staff The Associated Press

Posted November 23, 2016 8:03 pm

Updated November 23, 2016 8:07 pm

1 min read

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A strong earthquake has shaken the same area in Japan hit by a magnitude-7.4 earthquake two days ago. No tsunami warning was issued.

The Japan Meteorological Agency says a magnitude-6.1 earthquake struck Thursday morning off the shore of southern Fukushima prefecture.

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It said that there may be slight changes in sea levels, but there is no risk of damage from a tsunami.

The U.S. Geological Survey recorded the magnitude at 5.6.

The earthquake was felt in Tokyo, 225 kilometres (140 miles) southwest of the epicenter.

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