Strong quake hits northeastern Japan

Strong quake hits northeastern Japan

TOWADA, Japan - Rock falls triggered by a strong earthquake block a road in Towada, Aomori Prefecture on July 24. The quake with a preliminary magnitude of 6.8 hit northeastern Japan including Iwate and Aomori prefectures at 12:26 a.m. on the day. (Kyodo)

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