4 powerful quakes jolt northwestern Japan

4 powerful quakes jolt northwestern Japan

TOKYO, Japan - An official of the Japan Meteorological Agency answers reporters' questions on the powerful earthquakes that rocked northwestern Japan on the Sea of Japan coast in quick succession Oct. 23. At least three people were killed and more than 250 injured in Niigata Prefecture.

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