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4.9-magnitude quake hits area near Tokyo

(Xinhua) Updated: 2012-11-24 20:19

TOKYO - A 4.9-magnitude earthquake jolted Chiba prefecture near Tokyo at around 5:59 pm Saturday, according to Japan Meteorological Agency.

The epicenter was initially determined at 35.6 north latitude and 140.1 east longitude, with a depth of 80 kilometers.

Strong tremor was felt in Tokyo. But no injuries were reported so far.

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