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An earthquake with estimated magnitude of 4.4 occurred at a depth of about 50 kilometers in the southern part of Tochigi Prefecture at around 2:58 p.m. Friday, according to the Japan Meteorological Agency.
No tsunami is feared following the earthquake, agency officials said.
The quake measured 4 on the Japanese seismic intensity scale in Utsunomiya, Tochigi City and other areas.
