Article: Earthquake Hits Western Japan


AP Online
07-16-2000
Earthquake Hits Western Japan

TOKYO (AP) -- A moderate earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 4.6 shook western Japan on Monday morning, but there were no immediate reports of damage or injuries.

The quake was centered about 12 miles underground in the western part of Tottori prefecture (state), the Meteorological Agency said. Tottori city, the capital of the prefecture, is 310 miles, west of Tokyo.

Police in Tottori said no damage or injuries were reported from the tremor, which struck at around 8:00 a.m. and was ...

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