The epicenter of the quake was some 51 miles (83 kilometers) southeast of Fukushima, in Honshu, Japan, the USGS said. The quake was centered some 28 miles (45 kilometers deep, the agency said.
5.6 quake rattles Japan near Fukushima site
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No immediate damage or casualties were reported from the quake
that struck at 3:35 a.m. Friday (1835 GMT Thursday), the USGS said.
No tsunami watch was immediately issued.