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Magnitude 5.8 earthquake strikes Japan’s Ryukyu Islands

A 5.8 struck the Ryukyu Islands in the far southwest of Japan, Dec. 26, 2021. (JMA)
A 5.8 struck the Ryukyu Islands in the far southwest of Japan, Dec. 26, 2021. (JMA)
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26 Dec 2021 05:12:55 GMT9
26 Dec 2021 05:12:55 GMT9

An earthquake of magnitude 5.8 struck the Ryukyu Islands in the far southwest of Japan on Sunday, the European Mediterranean Seismological Centre (EMSC) said.

The quake was at a depth of 10 km (6.21 miles), the EMSC said. It later downgraded the magnitude to 5.4.

There were no immediate reports of any damage or casualties.

Reuters

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