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5.8-magnitude quake jolts northeast Japan

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Last Updated : Apr 19 2013 | 4:10 PM IST

Tokyo, April 17 (IANS) A 5.8-magnitude earthquake jolted northeast Japan around 9:03 p.m. local time Wednesday, the Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA) said.

The epicentre was initially determined at 38.5 degree north latitude, 141.6 degree east longitude, with a depth of 60 km, Xinhua reported.

Mild tremors were felt in Tokyo and no tsunami warnings were issued.

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First Published: Apr 17 2013 | 6:23 PM IST

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