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Strong Earthquake Strikes Central Japan; At Least One Dead, Buildings Damaged

  • A magnitude 6.2 earthquake hit Ishikawa prefecture in central Japan on Friday afternoon.
  • One person died and more than 20 others were injured.
  • Over 50 aftershocks have been recorded since the earthquake.
  • Several homes were damaged and some residents took refuge at evacuation centers.
  • Bullet trains connecting Tokyo and Kanazawa were temporarily halted but resumed normal operations with some delays.
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