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Strong earthquake registered in Pacific Ocean near Japan’s coast

WASHINGTON, August 25. /TASS/. An earthquake measuring 5.8 points on the Richter scale was registered in the Pacific Ocean near Japan islands, the US geological service said.

The epicenter of the quake was located north of Japan’s Hachijo Island at a depth of 496 kilometers under the sea surface. There was no tsunami threat.

In addition, there were no immediate reports about casualties and damages.