Magnitude 6.3 earthquake in northern Japan, no immediate fatalities

A magnitude 6.3 earthquake struck northern Japan, alerting regional authorities.

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Earthquakes remain a permanent risk in this Pacific region exposed to plate tectonics.

Japanese alert protocols and earthquake-resistant construction generally limit human and material damage.

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