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Strong quake rattles Japan

TOKYO — A strong earthquake has rocked northeastern Japan, which is still recovering from the devastating tsunami six months ago.

The quake Thursday had a preliminary magnitude of 5.6. There were no immediate reports of damage.

The earthquake was centered off Fukushima, where an earthquake and tsunami in March left more than 21,000 people dead or missing.

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