Japan was rocked by another strong earthquake on Wednesday, just two days after a 7.6-magnitude quake struck the country and triggered tsunami concerns.

Japan was shaken by a 5.9-magnitude earthquake, with authorities confirming that no tsunami warning was issued. The tremor was felt most strongly in eastern Aomori and parts of Hokkaido and occurred at a depth of around 30 kilometres.

The latest quake comes after a 7.6-magnitude earthquake on Monday and a 6.7-magnitude tremor in Honcho on Tuesday. At least 51 people were injured in Monday’s powerful quake, and officials have cautioned that further seismic activity cannot be ruled out.

On Tuesday (December 9), the Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA) issued a rare “megaquake advisory,” stating that the recent strong earthquake has increased

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