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Magnitude 6.1 Earthquake Strikes Off Coast of Japan

by Associated Press

   KAMAISHI, JAPAN --

   The U.S. Geological Survey says a magnitude-6.1 earthquake has hit off
   the coast of Japan.
   The agency's website says the temblor hit early Thursday about 283
   kilometers (176 miles) southeast of the city of Kamaishi and more than
   322 kilometers (200 miles) east of Fukushima.
   A massive 2011 earthquake and tsunami caused meltdowns at three
   reactors in the Fukushima nuclear plant.
   Fewer than 40 reports of people feeling Thursday's quake were
   registered on the Geological Survey website.
   It comes as Mexico is reeling from a magnitude-7.1 earthquake that
   collapsed buildings and killed at least 225 people.