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Magnitude 6.8 earthquake reported off Japan coast

Japanese flags are hoisted as tourists walk though the Nakamise shopping street in front of Sensoji Templehe in the Asakusa district in Tokyo Wednesday, May 6, 2015. Asakusa is an old town in the capital that draws many tourists from across the world. (AP Photo/Eugene Hoshiko) — Japanese flags are hoisted as tourists walk though the Nakamise shopping street in front of Sensoji Templehe in the Asakusa district in Tokyo Wednesday, May 6, 2015. Asakusa is an old town in the capital that draws many tourists from … Japanese flags are hoisted as tourists … more >

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By Jay LeBlanc - The Washington Times - Tuesday, May 12, 2015

A magnitude 6.8 earthquake occurred off the coast of northeastern Japan, the U.S. Geological Survey reported.

The earthquake struck the same region that was hit devastated by a strong earthquake and a tsunami in 2011.

There is no risk of a tsunami, authorities said.

There were no immediate reports of damage or injuries.

• Jay LeBlanc can be reached at jleblanc@washingtontimes.com.

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