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“A 6.1 magnitude earthquake strikes northern Japan”

Earthquakes are common in Japan, which sits on the Pacific “Ring of Fire,” an arc of intense seismic activity that stretches across Southeast Asia and the Pacific Basin. The country enforces strict building regulations to ensure that buildings can withstand strong earthquakes, and regularly holds emergency drills to prepare for a major tremor.

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