M 6.0 earthquake
33 km SSW of Honchō, Japan
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M 6.0 earthquake recorded near 33 km SSW of Honchō, Japan
A magnitude 6.0 earthquake struck near 33 km SSW of Honchō, Japan at 43 km depth (41.834, 142.826), reported by USGS.
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