A strong earthquake struck west of Tokyo on Friday evening ーNHK WORLD-JAPAN NEWS
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The Japan Meteorological Agency says the magnitude 5.6 quake occurred west of Tokyo in Yamanashi Prefecture. It measured an intensity of lower 6 on the Japanese scale of 0 to 7 in the hardest-hit areas.
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AI GeneratedA strong earthquake struck Japan's Hoshinetsu region, including the greater Tokyo area, at approximately 10:29 p.m. local time. While initial concerns regarding a potential tsunami were raised, authorities later confirmed that no tsunami alert was issued. Residents are advised to remain vigilant for aftershocks and follow guidance from local authorities.