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Strong earthquake jolts Yamanashi and surrounding areas
The earthquake caused reports of damage including collapsed building walls, electricity and water outages, and landslides in affected areas.
Some Tokaido Shinkansen bullet train operations were suspended temporarily following the earthquake, and no abnormalities were reported at nuclear power plants.
The Japanese government set up a task force to assess damage quickly, coordinate with local authorities, and prioritize human safety.
A 5.6 magnitude earthquake struck Yamanashi Prefecture, west of Tokyo, Japan. No tsunami warning was issued, but some Shinkansen bullet train services were suspended. No abnormalities were detected at the nuclear power plant.
A 5.8 earthquake occurred on Friday in Japan's Chiba Prefecture near Tokyo. After the earthquake no tsunami warning was issued, reports Japan News. Seismus was strongly felt in Tokyo. It was the second earthquake that...