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Strong quake felt in Tokyo
Tokyo (AFP) Aug 13, 2009 A strong earthquake hit central Japan, including Tokyo, at 07:49 am (2249 GMT) Thursday, the Japan Meteorological Agency said. The quake rocked buildings in the Japanese capital, but no damage was immediately reported in the city. Share This Article With Planet Earth
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