Powerful 6.1-magnitude earthquake jolts Japan

A powerful 6.1-magnitude earthquake jolted Japan early on Monday. According to the Meteorological Agency, the tremors were fet off Miyagi Prefecture post 5:30 am, where the epicentre was recorded a depth of 50 kms. No tsunami warning was issued following the earthquake. The US Geological Survey said the epicenter of the earthquake was 41.7 kilometers (26 miles) beneath the Pacific seabed, rating the risk of casualties and damage as low.

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