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Magnitude 6.8 earthquake jolts Japan off Fukushima

TOKYO - A strong earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 6.8 jolted northeastern Japan off Fukushima prefecture on Friday, the Japan Meteorological Agency said, although no damage was reported and a tsunami advisory for the area was lifted after no waves were sighted.
Some highways were closed and high-speed bullet trains were halted after the quake, public broadcaster NHK said.